Labour’s Andy Burnham says he is “proud” to have appeared on Channel 4’s Gogglebox for a charity special, after Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch criticised his decision to take part. Burnham responds that the appearance is part of supporting Stand Up To Cancer and frames it as trying to “give the country a lift” and offer hope. He speaks to BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio 5 Live about the show as an annual opportunity linked to fundraising.
Badenoch, meanwhile, tells reporters she is “amazed” Burnham has time for the programme, arguing that political roles—starting from junior levels—leave little opportunity for TV appearances. Her comments also refer to timing around a forthcoming Budget and compare Burnham’s attendance with other political figures who have appeared on Gogglebox in earlier years.
Across the outlets, the central focus is the exchange between Badenoch and Burnham over the appearance, with different emphasis on who raised the criticism and how Burnham justifies taking part.
