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Andy Burnham has been MP for Leigh since 2001. Born in Liverpool, and growing up in Culcheth, Andy attended St Aelred's Roman Catholic High School and gained an MA in English at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.
Having worked as a local journalist and in publishing, Andy’s first political experience came working in Tessa Jowell’s office whilst in opposition.
As MP for Leigh, Andy has been a strong voice for the community, encouraging developments such as the Leigh Sports Village and securing funding for other development projects.
In government, Andy has held Ministerial positions at the Home Office, Department of Health and the Treasury before becoming Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in 2008 and then returning to Health as Secretary of State in 2009. In September 2001 Andy was appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Education, and in October 2011 he was appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Health.
Andy lives in the constituency with his family, wife Marie-France and their three children. He is a keen supporter of Leigh Centurions and Everton FC.
Past Speaking Events
04 July 2012
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Breakfast Meeting
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London
The implications for business of the NHS changes
Now that the Health and Social Care Bill has become law, the stage is set for perhaps the largest change in the operation of the NHS since its creation. For some companies this will represent new opportunities. Others may have concerns including the future standard and speed of care generally available, whether variations in services could reduce employee mobility, and the possible need for employers to consider supplementary health insurance for workers. Join Andy Burnham, a former health minister, to hear his view on the likely impact on business of the NHS changes and discuss the issues of concern to you.
12 March 2013
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Lunch Meeting
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London
An integrated approach to health
The Health and Social Care Bill has become law and changes to the NHS are continuing under the new Health Minister, Jeremy Hunt. So far the jury is out on whether the results will be cost savings and service improvements or the reverse. Join Andy Burnham, a former health minister, to hear his views on how an integrated approach to the provision of health care would work and the implications this would have for patients, NHS staff and private service providers.