'Andy Burnham's biggest win in his first two weeks is grabbing the public's attention, with a bounce in the polls and positivity from voters who feel he's looking at the right issues'

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

World events, a flatlining economy and a political system beyond repair may well beat Andy Burnham, but at least he's not like the charisma-free last lot, says Brian Reade