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Andy Burnham to Become First Serving Prime Minister to Do the Great North Run
He is raising funds for Changing Lives, which supports more than 14,000 people each year facing homelessness.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham became the first sitting Prime Minister to participate in the Great North Run, wearing a Number 10 bib. The race, celebrating its 45th anniversary, welcomed more than 60,000 participants traveling from Newcastle to South Shields.
- Burnham is running to support Changing Lives, a homelessness charity assisting over 14,000 people annually. He visited the organization last month to launch a national drive aimed at ending rough sleeping.
- "Tackling homelessness is a moral mission for me," the Prime Minister said, having donated 15% of his first month's salary to the charity. He promised to end rough sleeping on his first day in Downing Street.
- Alongside Angela Rayner, Burnham visited Alex's Place in Newcastle to promote a "relentless" push to end rough sleeping by Christmas. He emphasized that rebuilding lives requires consistent support beyond just providing shelter.
- The Prime Minister described the race as a "fantastic event," noting it provides a platform bringing national attention to the North East. He believes active participation encourages others to engage in community initiatives.
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News & StarReposted by 
hexham-courant.co.uk
hexham-courant.co.ukAndy Burnham, Helen Skelton and Joe Wicks line-up for record Great North Run
Prime Minister Andy Burnham, television presenter Helen Skelton and Newcastle United defender Dan Burn were among the famous at the 45th Great North Run
·Carlisle, United Kingdom
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Evening StandardReposted by 
perspectivemedia.com
perspectivemedia.comAndy Burnham takes part in Great North Run for homelessness charity
Mr Burnham, wearing a Number 10 bib, was running in the half marathon to raise money for Changing Lives.
·London, United Kingdom
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The Independent (US)
The Independent (US)Andy Burnham runs Great North Run as PM hands over salary donation to charity
Andy Burnham has given 15% of his first month’s PM salary to Changing Lives
·London, United Kingdom
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take part in Great North Run
·Chadderton, United Kingdom
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