What was claimed
An image shows Andy Burnham wearing a T-shirt with “Free Palestine” on it.
Our verdict
This isn’t a real image. It is an edited version of a real picture of Mr Burnham wearing a completely different outfit.
An image of Andy Burnham edited to show him wearing a “Free Palestine” T-shirt is circulating on Facebook.
The image depicts the Prime Minister wearing a T-shirt with the Palestinian flag and the words “Free Palestine” on it. He is also shown to be wearing a keffiyeh, and holding a Palestinian flag.
It appears to be an edited version of a real image of Mr Burnham taken outside Number 10 Downing Street on 31 March 2026, in which he is wearing a white T-shirt and a blue jacket.
We’ve found no authentic images of Mr Burnham wearing an outfit like the one in the posts being shared on Facebook.
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While mayor of Greater Manchester, Mr Burnham co-authored a letter published in June 2025 calling for the UK government to recognise a Palestinian state, which it formally did in September 2025.
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