As seen in the New World When that More In Common poll dropped this week showing Andy Burnham comfortably ahead of Reform, SW1 was flabbergasted. But as an avid follower of social media trends, a millennial journalist who began digital first, I was only surprised that the bounce hadn’t been bigger. All weekend my WhatsApp

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…

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.