On the recordAugust 4, 2026
I’m not going to criticise a politician for taking a holiday. I’m not going to criticise Andy Burnham for that.
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Kemi Badenoch
Conservative Party
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theguardian.comEditor's note · Context
Commenting on Andy Burnham's holiday as new prime minister.
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