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WorldGreater Manchester Mayoral By-election Set to Be Largest Ever
A by-election for the Greater Manchester mayoralty will be the largest in UK history, with more than two million people able to vote. The contest was triggered after Andy Burnham resigned to become a Member of Parliament. The election is expected to cost millions.
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WorldTrump says Burnham pledged to open North Sea oil
Donald Trump told reporters that Andy Burnham said he would open up North Sea oil, a move Labour’s manifesto rules out. Ed Miliband is now Foreign Secretary while Miatta Fahnbulleh says existing licences can be used.
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Local News · HarrowFiona Phillips' husband urges PM to act on dementia after sharing photo
Martin Frizell, husband of TV presenter Fiona Phillips, has shared a new photo of her and called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to improve dementia care. Phillips, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's in 2023, initially mistook symptoms for menopause. Burnham's father also has the disease, which currently has no cure.
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