Andy Burnham proposed higher council rates in the South East while also seeking to replace Keir Starmer as leader.
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Andy Burnham proposed higher council rates in the South East while also seeking to replace Keir Starmer as leader.
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
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- Andy Burnham challenges Kemi Badenoch's support and Keir Starmer's silence regarding Brexit stances.