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Henry Zeffman: How Burnham got ready to govern with four key moments mapped out

Henry Zeffman: How Burnham got ready to govern with four key moments mapped out
BBC News Friday 11 September 2026, 07:09 UTC 1 min read
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There are questions over whether Burnham's government represents continuity or change, writes Henry Zeffman

There are questions over whether Burnham's government represents continuity or change, writes Henry Zeffman
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