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BBC NewsNews report · Sep 16, 11:21 AM
Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death
All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.
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Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death
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What happened All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.
The headline split The center frames it as "Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death". The right frames it as "Andy Burnham thanks political rivals for 'warmth and compassion' as he returns to duties...".
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CenterBurnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death
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Right / center-rightAndy Burnham thanks political rivals for 'warmth and compassion' as he returns to duties after death of Alzheimer's-hit father
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Daily Mail UKNews report · Sep 16, 11:17 AM
Andy Burnham thanks political rivals for 'warmth and compassion' as he returns to duties after death of Alzheimer's-hit father
Andy Burnham said his family had been 'helped through this difficult time' by the widespread support.
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