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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Burnham will promise to undo Thatcher’s economic legacy in first speech as Labour leader

Andy Burnham will reinforce his vow to unpick the economic settlement of Margaret Thatcher when he delivers his first speech as Labour leader on Friday.

The former mayor of Greater Manchester will be confirmed as Sir Keir Starmer’s replacement unopposed at a special conference in London after he received nominations from almost all Labour MPs.

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