Carol Vorderman emotional as she praises Pride of Manchester winner ‘I know the hardship’
Carol Vorderman sent an emotional message to the winner of the MEN Pride of Manchester award. Christine Burns will be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at tomorrow’s ceremony.Christine, 67, wins the prestigious prize for her pioneering work as an activist for transgender rights.Speaking in an emotional speech, Carol praised the Manchester-born campaigner for her “brave” work.She said: “When I read your story, which is tremendous, particularly the bit about how much you love science as I do too, I thought, ‘Please let me send a message of congratulations to you.’“What you’ve done for the transgender community Christine is quite extraordinary.”Carol, 60, then added: “You and I are a similar age and I know the hardship, particularly back.
