Andy Burnham's dog Axel won't move to Downing Street

Andy Burnham told BBC Panorama his dog Axel will stay in Greater Manchester rather than move to 10 Downing Street. Burnham said Axel would not get along with Larry the cat, who has lived at Number 10 for fifteen years. Laura Kuenssberg asked the questions. The interview aired on BBC One on 27 July 2026.