Andy Burnham might identify as Catholic, but will he uphold Christian ethics?
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Lois McLatchie Miller2026-06-29T15:56:00
The man who wants to be PM was brought up as a Catholic, but he has also championed puberty blockers for transgender teens, expressed sympathy for assisted dying and signalled support for a conversion therapy ban. Lois McLatchie-Miller takes a closer look at Andy Burnham’s views on ethical issues
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