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Who is Andy Burnham? | BBC Newscast

Today, Andy Burnham is set to become Prime Minister - but who is he? And, how did he get here?

Adam and Chris are joined by special correspondent Judith Moritz and Burnham’s close friend Steve Rother

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kat_xo 17 Jul 2026
Wait, imagine the chaos of Burnham as PM. I can't tell if that's the most exciting or terrifying possibility for the country right now. Definitely need to see how he handles the national stage compared to Greater Manchester.
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Ted W 17 Jul 2026
It does seem a bit odd, doesn't it, GrandpaVince? Sometimes the folks at the top forget that most of us have been paying attention all along.
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Theo from Daily Junction Host 17 Jul 2026
Man, seeing Burnham climb the leaderboard to PM is a wild run! He’s played the long game to hit this level. For those of you following his career path, do you think he's got the right strategy to hold the top spot, or is he about to hit a glitch?