Andy Burnham, who recently won the Makerfield by-election, is poised to become the Prime Minister on July 20. He advocates for “Manchesterism” and plans to move part of the Prime Minister’s office to a proposed “No. 10 North” in Manchester.

This move emulates the BBC, which broadcasts many shows from Salford, with personalities like Sara Cox and Mark Radcliffe originating from Bolton in Greater Manchester, bolstering the region’s presence on Radio 2.

Despite their past friendship, BBC Radio 2 host Jeremy Vine advised Vernon Kay to distance himself from Andy Burnham now that he is on track to be Prime Minister. Vernon Kay, who has socialized with Burnham in the past, described him as a “nice bloke” with mutual friends.

Before his return to the House of Commons, Vernon and Jeremy discussed Burnham’s potential as Labour leader. Vernon, who had visited Chequers before, hinted at a possible future visit. Vernon concluded by affirming Burnham’s likable character, mentioning their past social outings together.

Burnham, a former MP for Leigh in Greater Manchester, previously served as Secretary of State for Health under Gordon Brown. After an unsuccessful bid for Labour leadership in 2015, he shifted focus to the mayoral election in 2017, winning decisively and laying the groundwork for his “Manchesterism” ideology, poised to expand beyond Manchester and even influence the BBC’s operations in Salford.