A video circulating on TikTok and other social media platforms appears to show Prime Minister Andy Burnham on stage while music plays. The clip, shared on July 21 with the caption 'You're watching the current UK Prime Minister's DJ set,' has prompted confusion about when it was recorded.
Video from 2024 Event
Analysis shows the video was filmed in July 2024, long before Mr Burnham became Prime Minister. The sign behind him reading 'all my friends' leads to a Google search confirming the event: 'All My Friends returns to Manchester for a night of indie, pop and rock on Friday 19th July, with Mayor of Greater Manchester ANDY BURNHAM our very special guest DJ for the evening.'
Evidence from Social Media
An Instagram account that advertised the event posted a series of pictures and videos, including the exact moment captured in the TikTok clip. The same song is playing, and Mr Burnham performs similar movements. The TikTok video was filmed from behind Mr Burnham by someone else on stage, who appears visible in the Instagram footage.
The posts do not specify when the video was filmed, but the caption implying it is the 'current Prime Minister's DJ set' could be easily misunderstood.
