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General · 31 May 2026

Andy Burnham's appeal reminds some of Boris Johnson

Andy Burnham's appeal reminds some of Boris Johnson

Andy Burnham's approachable style has people wondering if he's Labour's version of Boris Johnson, especially given his political flexibility. Sacha Lord, an entrepreneur, said Burnham is approachable and talks to anyone, just like people once said about Boris Johnson. He's even getting advice from Sue Gray on managing a potential transition into Downing Street.

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