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The Observer's front page features prominent stories on UK politics and EU relations, with a significant U-turn by Andy Burnham regarding a closer relationship with Europe causing surprise. Other top stories include an investigation into Manchester City's finances, the promotion of diet drugs by…

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Burnham's EU U-turn stuns Whitehall ↗

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Andy Burnham's recent speech advocating for a closer relationship with the EU has been described as a surprising U-turn that has divided the Prime Minister's top team and caused shockwaves in Whitehall.

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