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- Andy Burnham, UK Prime Minister, is accused of failing to declare a £6,600 VIP party in Japan.
- The Osaka reception occurred during a June 2025 trade mission when Burnham was Manchester mayor.
- Downing Street argued the trip started before the 12-month reporting window, so registration was unnecessary.
- Tory MP Charlie Dewhirst urged Burnham to declare the party immediately and apologise for carelessness.
