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On the recordAugust 12, 2026
Three thousand have entered our country in the first 22 days of Andy Burnham’s premiership, that is more … than any other prime minister has seen in their first 22 days.
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Chris Philp
Conservative Party

Editor's note · Context

Claiming small boat arrivals during Burnham's early premiership.

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