Jess Phillips, who quit as a minister last month, says Andy Burnham has proven he can beat Reform UK
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Jess Phillips, who quit as safeguarding minister last month, said Andy Burnham has “proved his hypothesis” that he could beat Reform in a constituency where many expected Reform to do very well.
“He beat off Reform absolutely soundly in an area that absolutely should have been delivered to Reform and if anyone else had stood there, we would not be having this conversation now,” she told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
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Author : Taz Ali
Publish date : 2026-06-20 08:56:00
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