Matt Chorley presses Bridget Phillipson on Andy Burnham ruling out early election

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Andy Burnham rules out an early general election. So, ahead of the new Prime Minister's first Labour Conference, what is Burnham-ism and do his sums add up? Labour Party Chair, Bridget Phillipson MP, is asked by Newsnight whether Andy Burnham needs an early election to move on from Keir Starmer's mandate. Interview by Matt Chorley. #Politics #ukpolitics #politicalnews #labour #labourparty #andyburnham #bbc #bbcnews #newsnight Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews.

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