Labour has regained the lead in polling but the new PM will need to widen his appeal further to win a general election

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…

Editorial: A prime minister enjoys maximum leverage during their first days in power. Labour’s new poll lead should convince Andy Burnham that now is the moment to make bold…