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Burnham says he is not considering an early election
Burnham has said he is not tempted to call an early election, arguing that an early poll would place the country in a “backward-looking process”.
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Collette Stevenson blames illness and sleeplessness for committee error
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Andy Burnham faces pressure at first Labour conference as PM
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Lawyers seek emergency hearing over alleged White House media ban breaches
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US court orders White House to restore access for three media organisations
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Tories propose restricting benefit spending on alcohol and cigarettes
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Trump discloses millions of dollars in big tech and AI share deals
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Trump administration accuses three media outlets of falsehoods before court hearing
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UK to review Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism
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Burnham appeared nervous in encounter with Trump, account says
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Trump criticises proposed Chagos Islands deal while saying he can work with Burnham
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Trump’s UN speech highlighted by references to annihilation, AI and walkout
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Trump says he can work with Andy Burnham after first meeting in New York
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White House press pool at centre of dispute involving Trump and TV networks
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Major US outlets boycott Trump coverage after White House media ban
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Burnham expects to find common ground with Trump at first meeting
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Manchester to host G20 summit in 2027
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