Can Andy Burnham turn a flying start into sustained success?

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Andy Burnham's rapid pace of activity since taking office is a notable departure from the style of his predecessors, with a wide range of policy areas being addressed in a short space of time. The Labour party's regain of the lead in polling suggests that Burnham's approach has had some initial success, but sustaining this momentum will be crucial in the lead-up to a general election. The ability to appeal to a broad range of voters will be key to Burnham's long-term success, particularly in areas where Labour has traditionally struggled to make gains.

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Guardian Politics

Can Andy Burnham turn a flying start into sustained success?

Labour has regained the lead in polling but the new PM will need to widen his appeal further to win a general election Andy Burnham has spent his first two weeks as prime minister in a blitz of hyperactivity. Bus fares, business rates, energy bill cuts, defence, Ukraine and devolution – he has been everywhere. But at his speech on Wednesday at Jewish Care in north London, there was a stark reminder of how much even t…