Andy Burnham has sparked outrage after discussing how his role as Prime Minister has affected his family during the ITV Tonight Special, Burnham: Inside The First 100 Days, which aired on Monday night (November 3).
The MP for Makerfield became Prime Minister in July, succeeding Keir Starmer following his resignation. During the programme, viewers were given an insight into the Labour leader's first 100 days in office.
Family Impact Discussed
Burnham opened up about the impact his demanding role has had on his wife, Marie-France van Heel, and their three adult children. He told ITV News' Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt: "This still impacts on their lives, definitely, in a big way, actually."
He added: "They have to deal with things that, in an ideal world, you wouldn't want them to have to deal with. Things are said to them and that kind of thing. I've not always been there because of the job over the years."
Viewer Backlash
His comments sparked a wave of backlash, with viewers taking to social media to express their outrage. One commented: "Oh my, the only bloke in the country with a career that has impacted his wife and kids. Feel for you @andyburnham."
Another fumed: "Country is on it's knees and this guy wants the sympathy vote! If you don't want the job @andyburnham call a GE."
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