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Should there have been a general election?

Should there have been a general election?
BBC Politics Tuesday 21 July 2026, 20:26 UTC 1 min read
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Members of the public are asked if they think they should have being given a vote before Andy Burnham was appointed the new UK prime minister.

Members of the public are asked if they think they should have being given a vote before Andy Burnham was appointed the new UK prime minister.
Andy Burnham (PERSON) UK (LOCATION)
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