Based on my research, here is my analysis of the claim:

Reasoning:

• There is no evidence that Andy Burnham's team "leaked" information about VPN or digital ID policy. The claim database contains no verified claims about such a leak¹².
• Reports of leaked digital ID plans were associated with the Starmer government, not Burnham's team. Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch described Starmer's digital ID announcement as a "desperate gimmick" to distract from "leadership manoeuverings" of Andy Burnham, but no leak from Burnham's own team has been documented³⁴.
• Andy Burnham has expressed skepticism about mandatory digital ID, saying "not now" when asked about Starmer's proposals⁵⁶.
• While some sources claim Burnham has supported VPN restrictions in the context of enforcing under-16 social media bans, these reports are based on public statements and speculation, not leaked documents from his team⁷⁸⁹.
• The reports that the UK may require digital ID checks for VPN users are attributed to Ofcom assessments and current government policy discussions, not to any leaked plans from Burnham's team specifically⁷¹⁰.
• Birmingham Live reported that Burnham has "hinted at plans on seeing through Sir Keir Starmer's social media and VPN ban if he becomes Prime Minister," but this was based on a Times interview from April 2025, not a leak from his team⁹.

Overall validity: 10%

1. The European Union announced that every citizen will soon be required to have a digital passport to access the internet.
2. The European Union has explicitly stated that the new verification system cannot be bypassed via VPN.
3. Burnham backlash: UK Digital ID plans in peril if Manchester mayor succeeds Starmer
4. Keir Starmer to announce plans for digital ID scheme - BBC
5. How Will Andy Burnham Handle Tech Policy as UK Prime Minister? | TechPolicy.Press
6. How Will Andy Burnham Handle Tech Policy as UK Prime Minister? | TechPolicy.Press
7. UK likely to block VPNs to enforce under-16 social media ban
8. This Could Be The End Of Online Privacy In Britain
9. 🤳Andy Burnham has hinted at plans on seeing through Sir ...
10. New VPN rules for UK update with Andy Burnham in line to replace Sir Keir Starmer as PM - Birmingham Live