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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Burnham’s refusal to take questions from media looks like a man trying to avoid scrutiny

Andy Burnham may not yet be through the door of No 10 - but that’s not stopped the incoming prime minister from ruffling some feathers amongst the nation’s press.

Journalists heading to his major speech in Manchester on Monday have been told they won’t be able to question him on his policies - despite the event being billed as his opportunity to set out his economic vision for the country just weeks before he starts running it.

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