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- Prime Minister Burnham was criticized for lengthy replies while answering detailed PMQs questions.
- Burnham’s first three PMQs averaged 22 minutes, three to six minutes longer than other prime ministers.
- He answers about 51 seconds per question, roughly 33% longer than Sir Keir and Sunak, whose averages are 33-39 seconds.
- A senior source said his longer replies stem from actually answering the questions.