The Labour leadership hopeful told The Telegraph that he and Starmer have a "good, constructive relationship".
Read more of the interview here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/06/05/burnham-pledges-to-cut-business-rates-for-pubs/
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Andy Burnham's message to Starmer | Makerfield interview
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