Andy Burnham’s first month as prime minister has reportedly produced a sharp improvement in Labour’s polling and his personal approval ratings, described by commentators as a “Burnham bounce”. The article argues that his popularity, radical devolution proposals and communication style have helped Labour recover support after Keir Starmer’s departure, though it says sustaining this rise will depend on delivery and funding.

Burnham’s favourability rating is said to have reached plus 19 per cent, compared with Starmer’s minus 41 per cent, while Labour and Reform UK are both on 22 per cent and the Conservatives on 21 per cent. His strongest favourability is reported in London at plus 2, versus minus 6 in the North; the article also notes Green support has fallen from 21 per cent in March to 13 per cent, potentially reflecting Labour’s renewed appeal to left-leaning voters.