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Andy Burnham will be confirmed as Labour's new leader today, before replacing Keir Starmer as prime minister on Monday. Nick Robinson has been exploring Burnham's plans and talking to colleagues - with some surprising endorsements. Listen from half past 7 on Radio 4.

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