Who Is Andy Burnham's Wife, Marie France van Heel? As Andy Burnham prepares to take up residence at No 10, one figure is poised to step into the spotlight alongside him: his wife, Marie France van Heel.
While the incoming prime minister has been making headlines with his policy proposals and criticisms of the current government, it's easy to overlook the significant role her partner will play in supporting him.
Van Heel's background diverges from the typical image of a politician's spouse. Born in the Netherlands in 1970, she grew up between there and Belgium before moving to the UK for university.