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What is a Cobra meeting?
A Cobra meeting is when senior government ministers and officials gather to discuss major emergencies or crises affecting the UK. It's chaired by the Prime Minister or another senior minister, like Andy Burnham in this story. The aim is to coordinate a national response and strategy, ensuring everyone is working together effectively to tackle the problem.
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