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Burnham might lift Labour’s mood but he won’t save the country

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23.06.2026

Tuesday 23 June 2026 5:10 am  |  Updated:  Monday 22 June 2026 6:02 pm

Burnham might lift Labour’s mood but he won’t save the country

By: Christian May

Editor-in-Chief

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Andy Burnham gets a hero's welcome from Labour MPs. Pic: Yui Mok/PA Wire

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