Event Brief
Burnham appoints James Purnell as chief of staff
Filed: Jun 24, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
Summary: Andy Burnham brings James Purnell in as his chief of staff.
WHO: Andy Burnham
WHAT: Appointed James Purnell as chief of staff
WHEN: Jun 24, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: As a step in Burnham’s operation toward building a government.
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