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Andy Burnham becomes first serving PM to take on Great North Run half-marathon
Burnham ran the half-marathon to support Changing Lives, which helps more than 14,000 people a year facing homelessness.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham became the first sitting Prime Minister to participate in the Great North Run, wearing a Number 10 bib. The race, celebrating its 45th anniversary, welcomed more than 60,000 participants traveling from Newcastle to South Shields.
- Burnham is running to support Changing Lives, a homelessness charity assisting over 14,000 people annually. He visited the organization last month to launch a national drive aimed at ending rough sleeping.
- "Tackling homelessness is a moral mission for me," the Prime Minister said, having donated 15% of his first month's salary to the charity. He promised to end rough sleeping on his first day in Downing Street.
- Alongside Angela Rayner, Burnham visited Alex's Place in Newcastle to promote a "relentless" push to end rough sleeping by Christmas. He emphasized that rebuilding lives requires consistent support beyond just providing shelter.
- The Prime Minister described the race as a "fantastic event," noting it provides a platform bringing national attention to the North East. He believes active participation encourages others to engage in community initiatives.
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Andy Burnham completes Great North Run and becomes first sitting Prime Minister to take part . Andy Burnham has completed the Great North Run as he becomes the first sitting Prime Minister to take part
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hexham-courant.co.ukAndy Burnham, Helen Skelton and Joe Wicks line-up for record Great North Run
Prime Minister Andy Burnham, television presenter Helen Skelton and Newcastle United defender Dan Burn were among the famous at the 45th Great North…
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Andy Burnham takes part in Great North Run for homelessness charity
Mr Burnham, wearing a Number 10 bib, was running in the half marathon to raise money for Changing Lives.
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