Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed three new ministerial aides from Labour's Socialist Campaign Group, marking the first time members of the party's leftwing faction have held government positions. The appointments represent a significant inclusion of the party's progressive wing in executive roles.
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Appointment of three ministerial aides is first time members of Labour’s most leftwing faction have held government positions Andy Burnham has appointed three new ministerial aides from Labour’s most leftwing faction, the first time members of the Socialist Campaign Group have been part of the government. The new chief whip, Anneliese Midgley, has also promised MPs that the government will beef up
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