Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has told LBC the new Labour supporter Gary Neville "brings a bit of life to politics", as he quipped that he had "to carry" the former England star through a recent football game.Answering LBC listeners' calls during a phone-in with Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, Mr Burnham said it is "great news" that Mr Neville has joined the Labour team.
He quipped: "I've played in a game with him not so long ago and I think I had to carry him through that game." The football pundit and former Manchester United star's comments come after Sir Keir Starmer told LBC he is a "big fan" of Mr Neville, in Monday's 'Call Keir' show.Mr Burnham echoed the Labour leader's remarks today, saying the football icon "brings a bit of life to politics".Read more:Could Gary Neville be the next Greater Manchester Mayor?
Sir Keir Starmer says he's "a big fan" of the former England footballer and he "should go as far as he wants" in politics
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