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What two words sum up the 2026 Labour Party conference?
If you were to sum up the 2026 Labour Party conference in just two words, what would they be?
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Jon Trickett MP: The existence of the Labour Party is in jeopardy if Burnham doesn’t deliver
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Labour Conference
Labour pledges £79 million fund to plant half a million trees
Angela Eagle announced the policy at Labour conference
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‘Tax the rich’ – Zack Polanski criticises Burnham’s triple lock plans
"Why is the government going after pensioners?"
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Snap poll suggests public supports scrapping triple lock to fund national care service
Burnham's flagship announcement seems to be popular
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