Some may argue former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Boris Johnson beat Burnham to this spot in history. Back in 2009, he recalled that important influences on him were, in order: the Everton FC soccer team, the Labour Party and the Catholic Church. […] Burnham has also indicated he has difficulties with some aspects of Catholic teaching, particularly personal sexual morality. Catholic leaders will no doubt watch how the new prime minister might deal with contentious issues such as assisted dying, considered anathema to the Catholic Church, or funding for faith schools. Read hereRead also: Andy Burnham might identify as Catholic, but will he uphold Christian ethics?