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Burnham allies confident of No 10 ‘coronation’ after surge in backers
Some Labour MPs still want former mayor to face the ‘scrutiny’ of ideas through a contested leadership contest UK politics live – latest updates Allies of Andy Burnham are increasingly confident of a coronation-style transfer of power…
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