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Politics · 3 hours ago

Prime Minister's wife quits job to support husband in Downing Street

Prime Minister's wife quits job to support husband in Downing Street

Marie-France van Heel, who is Andy Burnham's wife, has stepped down from her position as chief customer officer at an electric vehicle charging firm. She will now focus full-time on supporting her husband, who became Prime Minister earlier this week. Downing Street confirmed she will remain an advisor on the company's board, while her husband recused himself from related decisions.

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