Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been in office for a few weeks now, and he's been busy answering the nation's burning questions - including the reason he always wears black11:04, 29 Jul 2026Since becoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has brought more than just new policies to Westminster. He's also brought a more casual wardrobe than the leaders that have come before him.‌Banishing the traditional "suited and booted" parliamentary uniform, the Leader of the Labour Party is often pictured in simple black T-shirts, dark V-neck jumpers and navy workwear jackets.‌During the PM's meeting with Ukraine's President Zelensky on July 27, he stuck to his signature smart-casual style by pairing a black T-shirt with a more formal jacket. He also decided to ditch his tie when he visited the Hare Inn in Harlow, where he announced a 20% cut in business rates.‌When the occasion strictly calls for it, Burnham does wear a suit. For his very first speech on the steps of 10 Downing Street, he wore a classic suit from the British tailoring brand Oliver Brown.However, it's safe to say he seems to be most comfortable in his dark colours and laid-back fits. So why does Burnham actually wear black so much?‌The 56-year-old MP for Makerfield recently cleared things up in a TikTok video, when he was quizzed on why he "always wears black".Chuckling, the PM glanced down at his outfit before informing the camera that he was actually sporting dark blue on this particular occasion.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌"I do wear black sometimes," he conceded. "I think it's a middle-aged bloke thing, isn't it?"In short, the PM's wardrobe choices reflect those of your typical middle-aged man across Britain, the everyman the Labour Leader is striving to represent as he takes the reins.Many find Burnham's clothing choices relatable – and they flooded the comments section with positive responses to the short clip. One remarked: "Andy looks like a normal guy!"‌Another user agreed, writing: "You're just the bloke I could have a conversation with anywhere. Down to earth bloke." While a third chimed in: "Good to see a PM smiling. And appears so down to Earth."Andy Burnham's first days as Prime MinisterSince becoming Prime Minister in July 2026, Burnham has made addressing the cost of living and regional inequality his primary focus. His early actions and pledges include setting up "No. 10 North" to move government administration out of London and push power into local communities.Article continues belowHe has also announced plans to cap bus fares and cut business rates for pubs to help both commuters and the hospitality industry. Just today, the Prime Minister has made three key pledges to finally fix the social care crisis.He invited Tory chief Kemi Badenoch and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey to urgent talks to discuss the problem governments have kicked into the long-grass for decades. Ahead of his speech, Mr Burnham said: “Politicians might have different views but I’m serious about fixing this issue and to do that, we have to find common ground and listen to others to find a way forward.”