The cut-through tactics that have given Burnham his edge

Conservative MP accuses French navy of firing shots near him in Channel

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‘No plans’ for death tax to fund social care reform, government says

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Speedboat killer attacked woman with tongs after jail release

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Middle-class parents must change for Burnham’s education plan to work

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Romanian national denies raping teenage girl on beach

US airman accused of ‘spree’ of rapes on sleeping women avoided UK courts

‘Burnham bounce’ takes Labour top of polls

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The rise of Neets explained as Andy Burnham addresses rising problem