Burnham's Domestic Policy Blitz: Consumer Protection, High Streets, and the 'Burnham Bounce'

Andy Burnham's government has launched a blitz of consumer protection and high street reforms, while new polling shows his personal popularity surging at Nigel Farage's expense.

Background

Three weeks into his premiership, Burnham is using the summer recess for a "listening tour" to push tangible cost-of-living fixes. This comes as his approval ratings jump 12 points, creating a political window to act.

Key Players

• Andy Burnham: Prime Minister, focused on "everyday...