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UK PM not embarrassed by messages with fake Trump aide
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed he had exchanged messages with someone pretending to be US President Donald Trump's chief of staff.
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New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed he had exchanged messages with someone pretending to be US President Donald Trump's chief of staff.
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UK PM not embarrassed by messages with fake Trump aide
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed he had exchanged messages with someone pretending to be US President Donald Trump's chief of staff.
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