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What is 'virtue signalling'?
'Virtue signalling' is when someone publicly expresses opinions or takes actions primarily to show off their good character or moral standing, rather than genuinely advocating for a cause. In the story, some Labour figures might be accused of 'virtue signalling' by opposing Burnham's stance, aiming to appear compassionate to progressive voters.
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