From Blind Date to No 10 - who is Andy Burnham's wife Marie-France van Heel?

Marie-France van Heel's journey from a college party scene to becoming the spouse of a new prime minister is quite the story. She first gained public attention on Cilla Black's Blind Date, where she famously picked a man who later became a Conservative Party official. Fast forward, and she's now set to join her husband, Andy Burnham, at 10 Downing Street as he takes on a high-level role in the Labour government. Her life's trajectory highlights the unexpected twists and turns that shape personal and political destinies.