NewsUK & World NewsAndy BurnhamAndy Burnham said he believed it 'deserved more'Andy Hampson, Press Association and Paul McAuley Senior Life Reporter19:25, 04 Jul 2026Updated 19:27, 04 Jul 2026Andy Burnham has promised to back rugby league “from the highest office” if he becomes Prime Minister. The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street.‌Burnham has a background in the game, having previously served as president of the Rugby Football League and as a Leigh Leopards supporter. On Saturday, July 4, he was present at Super League’s Magic Weekend at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium.‌Speaking to Sky Sports, he said he would be “massively proud” to represent rugby league from No 10.‌“I am a former president of the Rugby Football League and to have