Prime Minister Andy Burnham takes part in the Great North Run, running the half marathon to raise money for homelessness charity Changing Lives. Multiple outlets report that he wears a Number 10 bib and runs as part of a fundraising effort linked to homelessness.
The Independent also reports that Burnham donates money from his role as prime minister, handing over part of his first month’s salary to the charity. The Mirror says he contributes from his own salary and runs in support of the same cause. Several reports describe his stated aim as fighting homelessness through the event’s fundraising.
Outlet coverage also includes details of the run itself. The Mirror and Evening Standard both note his finish time, with The Mirror citing 1:55:24 and the Evening Standard saying he crosses in just under two hours. The Mirror adds that after finishing, he heads to a pub, while other outlets focus more on the charity and his salary donation.
