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Labour members give Andy Burnham 92% approval

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 11:59 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Andy Burnham enjoys strong approval among Labour members, with 92% saying he has governed well.
His performance is rated very well by 42% and fairly well by 50%.
Support spans factions, with 91% of Starmer 2020 voters and 96% of Lisa Nandy backers approving.
80% say Labour is heading in the right direction, while 9% disagree.
Two-thirds of members view Reform UK as Labour’s biggest electoral threat.

History

Historical Context

On 21 July 1994, after John Smith’s death, Tony Blair won the Labour leadership with 57% of the vote, beating John Prescott and Margaret Beckett; Prescott then became deputy leader. Blair’s victory introduced the “New Labour” brand, scrapped Clause IV and moved the party to the centre. Today, Andy Burnham enjoys similarly strong party backing, reviving hopes of another Labour breakthrough.

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Story summary

Andy Burnham enjoys strong approval among Labour members, with 92% saying he has governed well.
His performance is rated very well by 42% and fairly well by 50%.
Support spans factions, with 91% of Starmer 2020 voters and 96% of Lisa Nandy backers approving.
80% say Labour is heading in the right direction, while 9% disagree.
Two-thirds of members view Reform UK as Labour’s biggest electoral threat.

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