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'They told you twice they don't want you': Andy Burnham reveals wife's reaction to PM bid

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has revealed that his wife initially opposed his decision to seek Britain's top job, reminding him that Labour members had already rejected his leadership ambitions twice before.

The Times of India

Andy Burnham reveals wife’s reaction to third Labour leadership bid

Burnham said his wife, Marie-France van Heel, took some persuading after he ran and lost in contests in 2010 and 2015

The Guardian - UK

‘What? Not again’: Burnham reveals his wife’s reaction after he shared his plans to become PM

Marie-France Van Heel ‘doesn’t hold back’ about the prime minister’s past failures, Burnham said

The Independent UK

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Dawn French appears to furiously defend Andy Burnham's wife against 'body-shaming' trolls

The comedian demanded trolls ‘stop bullying’ the new Prime Minister’s wife Marie-France van Heel

Evening Standard

Dawn French appears to defend Andy Burnham’s wife in angry rant

Suranne Jones and Keeley Hawes were among the celebrities to applaud the actor for her frank comments

The Independent UK

“Are We Just Jealous?” Victoria Moss Unpacks the Sexist, Ageist Commentary Around Marie-France van Heel’s Victoria Beckham Dress

The coverage has been predictably reductive.

Marie Claire

Who is Marie-France Van Heel? Meet UK PM Andy Burnham's wife, once the 'coolest girl in college', who worked at Sky Digital and MTV Europe and beat breast cancer risk

Marie-France van Heel, wife of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, has a notable career. She met Burnham at Cambridge and worked in marketing for major companies and was the 'coolest' girl in college. Van Heel also underwent a preventative double mastectomy due to family history. She helped design her husband's campaign…

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Burnham's wife makes No10 fashion statement: Marie-France van Heel wears £850 Victoria Beckham dress

All eyes were on Marie-France van Heel as Andy Burnham officially became Prime Minister

Evening Standard

A £850 Victoria Beckham dress, too big cuffs and a Starmer in a stiletto – five style spots you may have missed on Burnham’s big day

LET’S UNPACK THAT: In all the excitement of the UK getting its seventh prime minister in a decade, you might have reasonably missed some fashion high (and low) points of Andy Burnham’s first day in No 10. Helen Coffey explains why they might tell us everything we need to know

The Independent UK

King appoints fourth Prime Minister of his reign

Sir Clive Alderton, the King and Queen’s principal private secretary, greeted the outgoing prime minister and his successor.

Evening Standard

Marie-France van Heel: The marketing boss who is Andy Burnham’s wife of 25 years

The pair met in 1989, when they bonded over a shared love of The Smiths

The Independent UK

Who is Andy Burnham’s wife Marie-France van Heel?

The pair have been a couple since university days.

Evening Standard

Who is Andy Burnham's wife Marie-France van Heel? Everything we know about couple and their family life

Marie-France van Heel follows in the footsteps of Victoria Starmer, Samantha Cameron, and Cherie Blair

Evening Standard

Who Is Andy Burnham's Wife? Quick Facts About the Potential Next UK PM's Family And Personal Life

Andy Burnham has often described meeting his future wife at Cambridge as one of the defining moments of his life.

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Who is Andy Burnham's wife? Mayor blocked from standing in by-election by Labour

Who is the lady standing behind the Labour man? Here’s all we know...

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