In the first of a two-part profile, Daniel Boffey traces the incoming PM’s early forays into politics and his rise to prominence – ultimately leading to him leaving London for Manchester Andy Burnham had emerged victorious, but niggling doubts remained about his mandate. It was the summer of 198...

Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2026/jul/16/new-labour-andy-burnham-winding-path-to-power)

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