Andy Burnham on Channel 4 News Channel 4 NewsA care home resident’s honest reaction to meeting Andy Burnham left the prime minister looking a little embarrassed on Wednesday. “You are the local candidate, are you?” “No I was a local candidate, I had a by-election a few weeks ago. A care home resident was shocked to meet the new Prime Minister when he paid a visit. As Andy Burnham introduced himself, he was asked by resident Robert whether he was a local candidate.