It's party conference season, which is to politicians what the Oscars is to Hollywood stars. This week, it's Labour's turn and Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived at the party conference in Liverpool alongside his wife, Marie-France van Heel.

For the important occasion, Marie-France chose a tuxedo style dress with a wrap-around illusion bodice, over a full, pleated midi skirt. Although the dress looks like more traditional tailoring, it's actually made from indigo denim.

andy burnham mp, prime minister of the united kingdom, and his wife marie france van heel walk over the bridge of hope again during day three of the labour party annual conference at the convention centre in liverpool, united kingdom, on september 29, 2026. (photo by mark cosgrove/news images/nurphoto via getty images)
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liverpool, england september 29: prime minister andy burnham and his wife marie france van heel (l) greet delegates after the prime minister delivered his keynote speech on day three of the labour party conference at liverpool experience campus on september 29, 2026 in liverpool, england. labour enters its annual party conference with a polling boost holding a four point lead with 27% of the vote under new prime minister andy burnham. he took over the leadership in july this year and has since driven a turnaround in the partys fortunes. (photo by stefan rousseau pool/getty images)
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Marie-France's exact dress is the 'Tailored Denim Pleated Midi Dress' by Karen Millen. The good news is that it's currently reduced in the sale by 70%, down from £229 to £69. The less good news is that, while it is still available to shop online, it's selling out fast with lots of sizes already snapped up. Here's where you can still find stock (at time of writing):

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Marie-France arrived with her husband Andy for the conference at the Convention Centre in Liverpool. The couple were photographed walking over the 'Bridge of Hope Again' during the third day of the Labour Party Annual Conference, which began on Sunday 27 September and continues until Wednesday 30 September.

britains prime minister andy burnham (centre l) and his wife marie france van heel (centre r) arrive ahead of his speech on the third day of the annual labour party conference in liverpool, north west england, on september 29, 2026. (photo by paul ellis / afp via getty images)
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Today was Andy Burnham's much anticipated first speech at the party since becoming Prime Minister, with Marie-France watched on in support before the pair shared a kiss.

liverpool, england september 29: prime minister andy burnham embraces his wife marie france van heel after delivering his keynote speech on day three of the labour party conference at liverpool experience campus on september 29, 2026 in liverpool, england. labour enters its annual party conference with a polling boost holding a four point lead with 27% of the vote under new prime minister andy burnham. he took over the leadership in july this year and has since driven a turnaround in the partys fortunes. (photo by stefan rousseau pool/getty images)
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Last week, it was widely reported that Marie-France had chosen to resign from her full time job which, according to The Observer, is in order to focus on her role as 'first lady' of the UK. Marie-France has already met with other women in equivalent positions, including the wives of the Ukrainian, Canadian and US presidents - Olena Zelenska, Diana Carney and Melania Trump respectively.