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Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Andy Burnham's first 24 hours as PM

Shortly after Andy Burnham initiated calls to dismiss several of Keir Starmer’s cabinet allies on Monday afternoon, John Healey received notification to proceed to Number 10 Downing Street. Clad in a suit and one of his signature red ties, the former defence secretary exited Parliament alone through a discreet back entrance adjacent to a pub.…