Newcastle voters brand Andy Burnham's first 100 days as Prime Minister 'unremarkable' while most Britons disapprove of his government
Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley challenge Andy Burnham on defence preparedness, as Labour's poll lead has surged to 32 points — its widest margin since the general election.
Andy Burnham marks 100 days as Prime Minister today as his first budget lands at Westminster, with the government's own approval rating standing at just 26% — barely one in four Britons backing Labour despite his personal poll lead. Burnham's flagship "everyday fixes" — VAT cut on electricity bills, £2 bus fare caps and a rough sleeping pledge — have drawn a shrug from many voters, with Newcastle residents telling reporters the changes amount to next to nothing.
Burnham's net personal approval has fallen from a peak of +13 in August to +4, per YouGov, even as he remains the only party leader in positive territory.
A bitter public bust-up with Nigel Farage over Brexit freedom of movement has erupted, with critics warning Burnham is picking a fight that could hand Reform its defining campaign issue back.
