Andy Burnham has already made Everton vow if he became PM and detailed desired football change
Andy Burnham, a frontrunner for the next UK Prime Minister, has reiterated his commitment to attending Everton football matches if elected. He also expressed his desire to abolish the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in football.
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Comments Sport Christopher Beesley Everton reporter 12:00, 22 Jun 2026 Updated 13:23, 22 Jun 2026 What might we be able to expect from an Evertonian running the country?
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