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Burnham accuses rivals of smears: 8 in the morning – July 8th

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By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk

* Andy Burnham has accused rivals of smears over rumours he is set to quit the race.

* David Cameron will soon need to eat his words on employment, says David Blanchflower.

* John Prescott defines a “Govel”.

* David Edgar argues that Labour must retain a commitment to civil liberties.

* Tony Blair is under pressure to appear at the torture inquiry.

* Meanwhile at the Chilcot inquiry, Blair has been accused of exaggerating the role of Iran in Iraq.

* Lib Dem voters are joining Labour to oppose the coalition, says Harriet Harman.

* And a standards watchdog hearing on party funding will be taking place today.

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