# Chris Mason: Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters

- Published: 2026-10-01T22:22:43Z
- Updated: 2026-10-02T03:34:50Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5kg0gwwpyx8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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The prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football, the BBC's political editor writes.

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