Andy Burnham
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About
British Labour Party politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since July 2026. He began serving in 2001 as a Member of Parliament. He held several Cabinet posts, including Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Secretary of State for Health. In 2017, he was elected as Mayor of Greater Manchester. In July 2026, he became Prime Minister of the UK.
Before fame
He studied English at Fitzwilliam College before joining the Labour Party in 1984.
Trivia
From 2008 to 2009, he held office as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. He became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in July 2026.
Family life
His marriage to Marie-France van Heel produced two daughters and one son.
Associated with
He was the Chief Secretary to the Treasury under the administration of Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
