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Labour leadership race: Three mainstream candidates booed at hustings

Veteran left-wing MP Jeremy Corbyn received the warmest welcome of all the candidates at a Labour leadership campaign hustings.

All three of his rivals were booed and heckled on the issue of renewing Trident, and for refusing to condemn Tory welfare reforms.

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Andy Burnham focuses campaign on apprenticeships

Labour leadership frontrunner Andy Burnham has used a speech to focus his campaign on apprenticeships and technical education.

He said: "I believe we need a revolution in technical education, giving it all the support and prestige that comes with the university route. And that means access to financial support too."

Andy Burnham launches his campaign Credit: Lynne Cameron / PA Wire

"My ambition is for a national Ucas-style system for apprenticeships, raising sights, rewarding those who work hardest, giving all children hope and a goal in life."

Mr Burnham indicated that he would back changes to the tuition fees system for university students, which he said burdens young people with too much debt.

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