Gone were the sharp business suits and brightly coloured ties that have long been the uniform of Westminster politics.

Instead, Burnham had embraced a more relaxed style of jackets, Harringtons, jeans and crisp T-shirts — a wardrobe that reflected both modern Britain and his northern roots.

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