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Burnham received £345,000 of donations ahead of becoming PM

Burnham received £345,000 of donations ahead of becoming PM
BBC Politics Tuesday 18 August 2026, 21:46 UTC 1 min read
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The prime minister lists his financial interests for the first time since returning to Parliament.

The prime minister lists his financial interests for the first time since returning to Parliament.
Burnham (ORG) Parliament (ORG)
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