David Gauke: If at First Burnham Doesn't Succeed, He's Going to Tell You He'll Try Trying Again

David Gauke: If at first Burnham doesn't succeed, he's going to tell you he'll try trying again

David Gauke is a former Justice Secretary and was an independent candidate in South-West Hertfordshire at the 2019 general election. There is no doubt that there is a Burnham bounce.  Labour’s poll rating has improved and – quite possibly – so has the national mood.  Andy Burnham is a more approachable and relatable figure than his predecessor, much more at ease in front of the cameras, and has a better understanding of how to make a political a…

David Gauke: If at first Burnham doesn’t succeed, he’s going to tell you he’ll try trying again

David Gauke is a former Justice Secretary and was an independent candidate in South-West Hertfordshire at the 2019 general election. There is no doubt that there is a Burnham bounce.  Labour’s poll rating has improved and – quite possibly – so has the national mood.  Andy Burnham is a more approachable and relatable figure than...

Andy Burnham's nightmare begins now - the 'Burnham bounce' is already fading

The new Prime Minister faces dilemmas on social care, asylum and tax, writes Whitehall Editor Jonathan Walker