Andy Burnham has stated that politicians can "spot faithfuls and traitors a mile off", ahead of making history as the first prime minister to feature on Channel 4’s Gogglebox .

The politician will watch the week’s television broadcasts in a special charity edition on Friday, appearing alongside Steve Rotheram , the mayor of Liverpool City Region.

When asked to give his view on The Celebrity Traitors series so far, he said: "Well, obviously, I would say that politicians have got a lot to offer to those who are looking for tactics in relation to The Traitors."

Mr Burnham, who took control from Sir Keir Starmer after plotting to become prime minister for more than a year, added: "I think we can spot faithfuls and traitors a mile off."

“Our profession teaches us to do that, but it’s a great programme.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotherham record a celebrity Stand up to Cancer special Gogglebox episode in 10 Downing Street.…