Ruthless plotter or dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham

BBC Politics Saturday 18 July 2026, 14:01 UTC 1 min read

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Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out

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