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  "path": "/global/world-analysis/2026/06/25/burnham-appoints-dwp-minister/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-25T16:04:55.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
    "Analysis",
    "Global",
    "Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)",
    "Investigating the DWP",
    "Labour Party",
    "Rachel Charlton-Dailey"
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  "textContent": "Andy Burnham is already making moves on Downing Street, starting with appointing a chief of staff. The newly elected Makerfield MP has essentially handed the keys of no 10 to James Purnell. Friend of Israel and right-wing lobbyist As the Canary has already reported, Purnell was the chairperson of the lobby group, Labour Friends of […]\n\nBy Rachel Charlton-Dailey",
  "title": "Burnham hands cruel ex-DWP Minister the keys to No. 10"
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