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Burnham to promise 'more breathing room' as he takes over as PM

Burnham to promise 'more breathing room' as he takes over as PM
BBC News Sunday 19 July 2026, 17:23 UTC 1 min read
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The Labour leader will set out his domestic priorities in his first speech from Downing Street as he becomes the seventh prime minister in 10 years on Monday.

The Labour leader will set out his domestic priorities in his first speech from Downing Street as he becomes the seventh prime minister in 10 years on Monday.
Burnham (PERSON) Labour (ORG) Downing Street (LOCATION)
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