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Andy Burnham: “I wouldn’t hesitate to recall Parliament over the incident if necessary.”

On the recordOctober 1, 2026
I wouldn’t hesitate to recall Parliament over the incident if necessary.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Discussing potential parliamentary action regarding the incident.

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