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Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first UN speech

Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first UN speech
BBC News Wednesday 23 September 2026, 01:25 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.

In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.
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