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David Lammy: “Andy Burnham doesn't need advice from me. We speak pretty regularly. He doesn't need advice.”

On the recordJune 8, 2026
Andy Burnham doesn't need advice from me. We speak pretty regularly. He doesn't need advice.
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David Lammy
Labour Party

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On advising Andy Burnham regarding leadership contest.

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