Can Andy Burnham turn a flying start into sustained success?
Andy Burnham has received a six-point polling bounce in his first two weeks as prime minister, with Labour reaching 26% and reclaiming its first lead since March 2025. The recovery stems mainly from progressive voters returning from the Greens and Liberal Democrats.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 11:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 11:20 UTC
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