‘Quietly, subtly, the outsider’: Andy Burnham’s dress sense decoded

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ellie Violet BramleyJanuary 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM
‘Quietly, subtly, the outsider’: Andy Burnham’s dress sense decoded

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The article analyzes Andy Burnham's fashion choices since becoming the Mayor of Greater Manchester. After being blocked from returning to Parliament, Burnham has adopted a casual, often all-black, style that contrasts sharply with the suits worn in Westminster. Fashion experts suggest this is a deliberate choice to signal his separation from London politics and appeal to a Mancunian audience. His style, including workwear jackets and black jumpers, is seen as practical, ordinary, and a rejection of parliamentary polish. Political analysts connect Burnham's fashion to his mildly left-of-center politics and his desire to establish a unique identity as a metro mayor, setting his own rules outside of traditional conventions.

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The Guardian - World News
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Greater Manchester

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