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Andy Burnham: “I don’t think the nation would thank me, would they, if I brought Axel down to disturb Larry’s world?”

On the recordJuly 28, 2026
I don’t think the nation would thank me, would they, if I brought Axel down to disturb Larry’s world?
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

On his dog Axel not joining Larry the cat.

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