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Burnham Pledges Council Homes; Farage Delegation Provokes Apology

5/23/2026

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Andy Burnham launched his campaign for the Makerfield parliamentary seat, positioning himself as a community-focused alternative to Labour leader Keir Starmer.
Burnham pledged to allocate the £39 billion affordable-housing fund solely to council homes, embed proportional representation in Labour manifesto and explore a wealth tax.
A Reform UK delegation led by Nigel Farage entered The Hamlet centre for adults with additional needs without permission, prompting a formal apology request.

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Andy Burnham launched his campaign for the Makerfield parliamentary seat, positioning himself as a community-focused alternative to Labour leader Keir Starmer.
Burnham pledged to allocate the £39 billion affordable-housing fund solely to council homes, embed proportional representation in Labour manifesto and explore a wealth tax.
A Reform UK delegation led by Nigel Farage entered The Hamlet centre for adults with additional needs without permission, prompting a formal apology request.