The POLITICO Poll shows Andy Burnham is a hit with voters after one week in the job, though a majority still thinks he should call an election to win his own mandate.

In the first week of office, any new British prime minister receives a barrage of proposals and policies from every conceivable angle. This arguably is even worse when the new…

After his first week as PM, Mr Burnham has taken Labour to the top spot in three polls with a flurry of social media videos, 6am announcements and positive vibes. Political editor…