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I grew up near Andy Burnham. This is what shaped our new PM

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Andy Burnham has become the new prime minister, making him the first northern leader in fifty years. Burnham grew up in Culcheth, a suburb of Warrington in Cheshire. The Cherry Tree pub, a local establishment, is reportedly a favourite of his, and many residents have personal stories about him. His hometown is hopeful about his premiership.

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First northern PM in 50 years.

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Andy Burnham is the new prime minister.

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The Cherry Tree pub is a favourite of Andy Burnham.

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  • First northern PM in 50 years.
  • Historical shift in regional representation.

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<p>In the Warrington suburb of Culcheth, people are hopeful about what one of their own can achieve as the first northern PM in half a century</p><p>The Cherry Tree pub is an unassuming local. On a busy road in the Cheshire village of Culcheth, it is a chain-run pub where four shots cost £8, every burger comes with a soft drink, and sport is shown all day on the big screens.

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The Cherry Tree pub is a favourite of Andy Burnham.

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Andy Burnham is the new prime minister.

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Burnham is the first northern prime minister in half a century.

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Burnham grew up in the Warrington suburb of Culcheth.

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Many drinkers at the Cherry Tree pub have stories about Burnham.

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