Andy Burnham Reveals Wife’s Reaction to Third Labour Leadership Bid Andy Burnham's decision to run for Labour leader for the third time has raised more questions than answers about his party's dysfunction.
His wife, Marie France van Heel, is reportedly exasperated by her husband's latest attempt to lead the party, suggesting that even those closest to him are uncertain about his prospects.
Burnham's own admission that he was persuaded to run again by others rather than a genuine desire from within the party highlights the lack of confidence in his leadership.