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Burnham grabs the narrative in first fortnight of power

Burnham grabs the narrative in first fortnight of power
Financial Times Saturday 01 August 2026, 04:00 UTC 1 min read
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Labour Party overtakes Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in some polls after new prime minister finds feel-good tone

Labour Party overtakes Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in some polls after new prime minister finds feel-good tone
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