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Kemi Badenoch rules out ‘weak’ pact with Reform to humiliate Andy Burnham: ‘I’m not playing games!’

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Kemi Badenoch has ruled out joining forces with Reform UK to defeat Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election.Speaking to GB News, the Conservative Party leader insisted it "didn't matter" who won the seat, which the Tories have not won "in my lifetime".

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Host Camilla Tominey was keen to find out if Mrs Badenoch would lend her support to Nigel Farage's party if her own chances were so slim.

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"If Reform beats Andy Burnham in that seat, Burnham is finished.

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Could you work with Reform on this one to ensure that the left is defeated in Makerfield?""I'm not playing games, Camilla," the Tory leader responded.

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"Pretending that if I start doing some deals, all that shows is weakness on my part.

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