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On the recordJuly 21, 2026
He [Burnham] really understands the bigger, bolder measures that are needed to live up to the manifesto promises.
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Lucy Powell
Labour Party
Source
bbc.co.uk

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on Burnham's leadership approach.

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