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James Purnell, who previously served as a minister under Tony Blair, has been selected by Andy Burnham to be his chief of staff. This decision stands out as a major move by the Makerfield MP since his re-entry into national politics. Burnham is in the process of forming his team as he anticipates a potential role in government.
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