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Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend

Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester.

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20 Jul 2026, 04:19 Published report

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Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester.

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