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Andy Burnham: “Because you do that when you do take over. You make those decisions, and it would be somewhat premature and would I…”

On the recordJuly 19, 2026
Because you do that when you do take over. You make those decisions, and it would be somewhat premature and would I think cause complete chaos if you start half a reshuffle before you’re in the position.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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On announcing his Cabinet.

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