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Independent UK - Politics

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Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chair

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Burnham told to make legislation to stop early prison releases

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Labour leapfrogs Reform to lead in polls for first time in over a year

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Top minister vows to quit if defence is not funded properly

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Burnham can succeed on slashing the welfare bill where Starmer failed

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Badenoch writes to Burnham with challenge over tax hikes

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