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Andy Burnham, who beat Reform UK's Robert Kenyon by more than 9,000 votes, says in his victory speech that this could "be the turning point" for Labour.

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US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
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US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
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