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Burnham corrects record after Widdecombe murder comment
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has apologised and corrected Hansard after referring to an accused man as responsible for Ann Widdecombe's murder during PMQs, breaching the presumption of innocence.
The Independent · 1m
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Burnham told to apologise over Widdecombe case comments
The Prime Minister faced calls to withdraw remarks about a murder case still in early legal proceedings, breaching the presumption of innocence.
The Independent · 1m