Andy Burnham issues defiant Russia response as war fears surge and 'attack on UK inevitable'
26-08-2026 10:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Andy Burnham issues defiant Russia response as war fears surge and 'attack on UK inevitable'

Andy Burnham has responded amid CIA chief John Ratcliffe's unannounced visit to Moscow following Russia's threats to the UK
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