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Burnham says he was not aware of Brand's 'horrific' crimes

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The IndependentBurnham says he was not aware of Brand's 'horrific' crimes
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Andy Burnham has responded to the actions of Russell Brand, condemning the comedian's conduct as "horrific" according to The Independent and the BBC. The Independent reports that Burnham commended the women who demonstrated bravery by speaking out against the rapist. Meanwhile, the BBC notes that Burnham stated Labour politicians who associated with the comedian a decade ago had no knowledge of these crimes.

Written by HeadlineShine from 2 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.

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