If Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s next PM, he would just be a more popular version of familiar politics
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If Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s next PM, he would just be a more popular version of familiar politics
DOUG SAUNDERS
LONDON
PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO
UPDATED 30 MINUTES AGO
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Newly elected Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham walks at Manchester Piccadilly station as he leaves for London, on Monday.
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