Andy Burnham
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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 Member of Parliament for Makerfield in
Official portrait, 2026
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
Mayoralty of Andy Burnham
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The mayoralty of Andy Burnham began on 8 May 2017 following his victory in the region's inaugural mayoral election, and concluded on 18 June 2026 upon his disqualification as a result of his election
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…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". Burnham was born and brought up in northern England. He joined Labour at the age of 15 and read English at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. He worked…
Burnham in 2024
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
Burnham (right) with Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner during a primary school visit, April 2026