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Burnham brings members of Socialist Campaign Group into government

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Andy Burnham has appointed three ministerial aides from the Socialist Campaign Group, marking the first time members of Labour's leftwing faction have held government positions. The new chief whip, Anneliese Midgley, has promised to enhance the role of parliamentary private secretaries, allowing them more media exposure and policy input. This move signals a shift towards the left within the Labour government.

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Andy Burnham appointed three new ministerial aides from the Socialist Campaign Group.

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Andy Burnham has appointed three new ministerial aides from Labour's most leftwing faction.

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The new chief whip, Anneliese Midgley, has promised MPs that the government will beef up the role of ministerial aides.

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  • Andy Burnham appointed three new ministerial aides from the Socialist Campaign Group.
  • First time members of that faction hold government positions.

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<p>Appointment of three ministerial aides is first time members of Labour’s most leftwing faction have held government positions</p><p>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.</p><p>The new chief whip, Anneliese Midgley, has also promised MPs that the…

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The new chief whip, Anneliese Midgley, has promised MPs that the government will beef up the role of ministerial aides.

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The government will allow parliamentary private secretaries to do more media appearances, take on parliamentary roles and contribute more directly to policy direction.

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Andy Burnham has appointed three new ministerial aides from Labour's most leftwing faction.

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This is the first time members of the Socialist Campaign Group have held government positions.

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