Key facts
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended his appearance on Gogglebox.
- Burnham stated the appearance was for a Stand Up To Cancer charity special.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the appearance, questioning Burnham's time management.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has defended his decision to appear on a celebrity episode of Channel 4's Gogglebox, following criticism from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. Badenoch questioned how Burnham could find time for the show, suggesting it detracts from his duties. Burnham stated that the appearance was for a Stand Up To Cancer charity special and that he makes no apology for trying to bring lightness and humor. He will appear on the program with Steve Rotheram, the Labour mayor of the Liverpool City Region.