Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?
Political reporters analyze whether Andy Burnham will maintain his casual 'smart-Manc' fashion style or revert to traditional formal wear upon becoming Prime Minister. The piece explores the symbolic nature of his wardrobe choices as he transitions from regional mayor to national leader.
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Image source, PA Media By Joshua Nevett & Kate Whannel Political reporters Published 1 hour ago Andy Burnham has lots to think about as his arrival in Downing Street draws closer - the cost of living, the ongoing war in Ukraine, how to fund defence to name just three.
At some point though, he'll have to find time to decide what to wear.
The MP for Makerfield has sometimes been accused of changing his political clothes, and on his journey from Manchester to London, he changed his actual clothes.
He boarded the train at Manchester Piccadilly in his trademark dark T-shirt, trousers and Adidas trainers only to emerge, more than two hours later, at London Euston in a suit.
Twenty minutes later, he turned up in Parliament, having added a tie to his ensemble.
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