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Labour's Burnham Leads Polls, Unveils £340 M Anti-Homeless Plan

7/28/2026

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Labour) leads polls by four points over Reform, at 28% to Reform’s 24%.
Burnham pledged £340 million to end rough sleeping and cut energy VAT, saving £45 per year.
He also reduced pub business rates and lowered the bus-fare cap to £2.
Luke Tryl of More in Common said focus groups found Burnham’s first week landed well.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Labour) leads polls by four points over Reform, at 28% to Reform’s 24%.
Burnham pledged £340 million to end rough sleeping and cut energy VAT, saving £45 per year.
He also reduced pub business rates and lowered the bus-fare cap to £2.
Luke Tryl of More in Common said focus groups found Burnham’s first week landed well.