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Not everyone's happy about Burnham! Labour's 'Action Man' Al Carns turns down ministerial job after not being offered defence - as he warns on funding
Al Carns, referred to as Labour's 'Action Man,' declined a ministerial job after not being offered a defense role. He raised concerns about funding issues.
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