Andy Burnham, who returned to Westminster as the new Makerfield MP, has not made any speeches or asked questions in the House of Commons since he was formally sworn in on 22 June, according to the Daily Mail. The report says Burnham has remained silent in the Commons chamber for roughly three weeks after taking up the role. The article notes that he is paid as an MP and highlights the contrast between his lack of contributions to parliamentary proceedings and his reported activity outside of speaking, including a “selfie.” The source does not provide information about whether Burnham has participated through other forms of parliamentary business, such as committee work, written questions, or correspondence. It also does not detail any reasons for his absence from chamber debate. The report frames the issue primarily around the absence of verbal contributions in the Commons during the period since his swearing-in date.