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Burnham to send high-performing civil servants to mayoral offices

Burnham to send high-performing civil servants to mayoral offices
BBC Politics Friday 21 August 2026, 14:17 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

The prime minister said the scheme would help communities "unleash and unlock their potential".

The prime minister said the scheme would help communities "unleash and unlock their potential".
Burnham (ORG)
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