Al Carns backs Andy Burnham for Labour leadership, ruling out his own bid

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Former Defence Minister Al Carns has withdrawn his potential bid for the Labour leadership, urging the party to support Andy Burnham.
Carns cited Burnham's track record in Manchester and his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic as reasons for his endorsement.

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Former Defence Minister Al Carns has withdrawn his potential bid for the Labour leadership, urging the party to support Andy Burnham. Carns cited Burnham's track record in Manchester and his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic as reasons for his endorsement.

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