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Revisited: The Andy Burnham I know – Today in Focus podcast

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Today in Focus host and former north of England editor Helen Pidd has watched Andy Burnham’s career for years, and here she talks to his friends, colleagues and mentors to find out more about his rise to power. This episode was originally broadcast on 16 July. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
17 Aug English United Kingdom News

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