It is time to talk about the real Andy Burnham and what he cares about most. In other words, let the discussion begin on his choice of clothing. What Burnham lacks in detailed policies and deeply-held political principles he more than makes up with a wardrobe overflowing with ideas on what to wear and when.
Burnham’s wardrobe is all about telling put-upon voters everywhere that he is grounded and relatable
The King of the North has spent the last decade or so away from Westminster thinking deeply (more deeply than he cares to admit) about things like bomber jackets and T-shirts. Andy now reaches places that the bog standard male politician (dressed in ill-fitting dark suit, pale shirt and dull tie) can only dream of.
This weekend, while there was political turmoil in Downing Street and Westminster, a relaxed Burnham was to be found strutting his stuff in the streets of Cheshire, his well-manicured feet finely dressed in Birkenstock shoes. Birkenstocks (as surely everyone knows) stand for utilitarian and comfortable design over traditional beauty. What could be more Burnham than this?
When celebrating his victory a few days earlier in the Makerfield by-election, our would-be PM opted for white zip-up polo shirt, indigo jeans and a pair of brown trainers. Choices, choices and more choices.
