The Burnham bounce won’t last unless Brits get better offAndy Burnham’s approval ratings are soaring but Labour’s overall vote has only moved moderately. The real test will be the Budget, says Matthew LeshAndy Burnham has undoubtedly had a significantly stronger start to his premiership than Keir Starmer. The Prime Minister’s approval rating has moved from −40 under Starmer in July to +12 under Burnham in August. Notably, over two-thirds of Brits (67 per cent) don’t have confidence in the government’s plan to achieve economic growth. A more charismatic leader won’t mean much if people don’t actually begin to feel better off.