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The National (Scotland)
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James Walker

Andy Burnham accused of 'dancing to Nigel Farage's tune' with immigration comments

Andy Burnham will not be allowed to compete in the Gorton and Denton by-election (Image: PA)

ANDY Burnham has been accused of “dancing to Nigel Farage's tune” after pledging to make “greater use” of migrant detention centres if he succeeds Keir Starmer as prime minister.

The mayor of Greater Manchester, who is vying to become the Labour MP for Makerfield in a by-election on June 18, said on Monday that the UK Government needs to “go further” on issues like immigration.

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