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Burnham’s new flex: what wearing suit braces says about PM

The Guardian UK Friday 14 August 2026, 13:00 UTC By Morwenna Ferrier 1 min read
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Mod fashion, nod to 80s excess or symbol of tradition? Fresh sartorial twist has contrasting connotationsThe sartorial evolution of Andy Burnham reached another milestone this week when the prime minister appeared at a photocall in Derbyshire wearing a pair of braces under his suit. Navy, slimline and button-on rather than clipped, they were barely visible while he posed for a photo in Ilkeston.

Mod fashion, nod to 80s excess or symbol of tradition? Fresh sartorial twist has contrasting connotations

The sartorial evolution of Andy Burnham reached another milestone this week when the prime minister appeared at a photocall in Derbyshire wearing a pair of braces under his suit.

Navy, slimline and button-on rather than clipped, they were barely visible while he posed for a photo in Ilkeston. It was only when he unbuttoned his suit jacket to embrace members of the public that they were on view.

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