- Andy Burnham is set to make history as the first prime minister to appear on Channel 4's Gogglebox in a special Stand Up To Cancer episode.
- The prime minister will feature alongside Steve Rotheram, the mayor of Liverpool City Region, in the charity broadcast.
- Commenting on The Celebrity Traitors, Mr Burnham joked that politicians' tactics mean they can spot faithfuls and traitors a mile off.
- Mr Burnham defended his appearance on the show, stating he makes no apology for using humour and lightness to engage with the public for a good cause.
- A spokesman for Reform UK leader Nigel Farage noted that Farage had previously taken part in a Gogglebox spin-off in 2014 and would happily do so again.
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