Britain's largest defence airshow cancels opening ceremony after Andy Burnham snubs invite
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Andy Burnham is set to officially become the next prime minister on Monday, but a number of things have to happen before then.
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The opening ceremony of Britain's largest defence show has been cancelled amid uncertainty over whether incoming prime minister Andy Burnham will attend.Mr Burnham, who is expected to take office on Monday following the departure of Sir Keir Starmer, has not confirmed plans to visit this year's Farnborough International Airshow on the same day.As a direct result of Mr Burnham's expected absence, organisers said the traditional opening ceremony would not go ahead, making him the first Prime Minister to miss the event since the Second World War.Industry leaders are said to be continuing discussions with Mr Burnham's team in the hope he will visit later in the week.
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