On the recordJune 19, 2026
By beating Reform by over 20%, he has shown that our party can not only defeat the far right but also leave them in the dust.
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Nadia Whittome
Labour Party
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theguardian.comBy beating Reform by over 20%, he has shown that our party can not only defeat the far right but also leave them in the dust.
Whittome's statement on Burnham's campaign.
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