Burnham’s first month: Is the honeymoon ending - and how could Labour make a difference?

“The riskiest thing any government can do is be cautious. That is what did for Keir.”

Aug 20, 2026

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“Team Burnham knows that the same early, self-inflicted disasters and repeating an impression of drift cannot be allowed to happen.” - Toby Helm

Inside Andy’s Burnham’s twin bases of No10 Downing Street and the new No10 North in Manchester, the PM and his key advisers know the next three months will be crucial. The first one is over, pretty well and conf…

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A guest post by

Toby Helm

Former Political Editor of The Observer and foreign correspondent in Berlin and Brussels. Now writing, lecturing and chairing events about politics in a freelance capacity.