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Andy Burnham has a lot of Irish roots - will he play on them during his visit?

Andy Burnham has a lot of Irish roots - will he play on them during his visit?
BBC Northern Ireland Thursday 27 August 2026, 12:45 UTC 1 min read
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham was quick to talk up his proud Irish roots on his last visit to Northern Ireland and we can expect more of the same this time.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham was quick to talk up his proud Irish roots on his last visit to Northern Ireland and we can expect more of the same this time.
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