Andy Burnham

British politician · United Kingdom · Politicians · Born 1970 · age 56

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Andrew Murray Burnham is a British politician who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party since July 2026.

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See the moment“Count Binface, you are carrying the hopes of the nation. Don't let us down.”In their words9 July 2026BBC News, 9 July 2026Read the whole statement

“My view is Brexit has been damaging, but the last thing we should do is revisit these arguments. I’m not proposing the UK [should] rejoin the EU. I respect the referendum.”In their words19 May 2026Quoted in "Starmer can still survive as PM. Here’s how", iNews (19 May 2026)Read the whole statement

“[on seeking permission to stand as an MP in 2026] It brings with it a poison we should not let enter our city-region.”In their words24 January 2026Andy Burnham to QUIT as Mayor to stand in bombshell by-election, Mirror (24 Jan 2026)Read the whole statement

“We've been on a path for 40 years that simply hasn't worked...this is now the change moment”In their wordsQuoted after his victory in: "'This is the change moment': Andy Burnham holds rally following Makerfield by-election win", Sky News (19Read the whole statement

“Keir has given huge service to our country and I want to thank him for his leadership and dedication during such a challenging period.”In their words22 June 2026BBC News, 22 June 2026Read the whole statement

2017Named Mayor of Greater ManchesterOffice8 May 2017 to 18 June 20262016“First, a police force which has consistently put protecting itself above protecting people harmed by Hillsborough. Second, collusion between that force and complicit print media.”In their words27 April 2016Commons silent - and drew a round of applause (27 Apr 2016)Read the whole statement

2015Named Shadow Home SecretaryOffice13 September 2015 to 6 October 20162011Named Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social CareOffice12 May to 8 October 20102010Named Shadow Secretary of State for EducationOffice8 October 2010 to 7 October 2011Named Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social CareOffice12 May to 8 October 20102009Named Secretary of State for Health and Social CareOffice6 June 2009 to 11 May 20102008Named Secretary of State for Culture, Media and SportOffice25 January 2008 to 5 June 20092007Named Chief Secretary to the TreasuryOffice28 June 2007 to 24 January 20081970Born7 January 1970

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Official portrait as Health Secretary, 2009

Burnham as Health Secretary, speaking at an event during the Labour Party Conference in 2009

Burnham speaking at the NHS Confederation annual conference in 2014

Burnham giving his final Shadow Home Secretary speech at the party conference in 2016

Burnham campaigning for mayor in 2016

Burnham (left) in a meeting with Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, July 2024

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Andy Burnham

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Count Binface, you are carrying the hopes of the nation. Don't let us down.
Jul 9, 2026, BBC News, 9 July 2026, Own words
My view is Brexit has been damaging, but the last thing we should do is revisit these arguments. I’m not proposing the UK [should] rejoin the EU. I respect the referendum.
May 19, 2026, Quoted in "Starmer can still survive as PM. Here’s how", iNews (19 May 2026), Own words
I want Labour solidly to be the party of working class people and working class communities and that requires a lot of change.
May 16, 2026, BBC News, 16 May 2026, Own words

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Andrew Murray Burnham is a British politician who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party since July 2026. He has been the member of Parliament (MP) for Makerfield in Greater Manchester since June 2026 and was Mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 to 2026; before that, he was the MP for Leigh from 2001 to 2017 and held several Cabinet positions. Burnham identifies as a socialist and is associated with the Labour Party's soft left; he is also a member of the Co-operative Party, which is allied with Labour. His political ideology has been called "Manchesterism".

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