Andy Burnham is the first serving Prime Minister to do the Great North Run

13-09-2026 11:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Andy Burnham is the first serving Prime Minister to do the Great North Run

Andy Burnham has confirmed he will be taking part in the Great North run this year - making him the first serving Prime Minister to do so

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