- Confusion over what Burnham’s promise to be ‘unashamedly labour’ means in practice
- Queries around what his pledge to undo Margaret Thatcher’s legacy means
- Queries on whether Mahmood is the right choice for Chancellor
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Last updated: 17/07/2026
Public trust has dropped
Trust has taken another slight dip after the announcement this morning that Andy Burnham would become Labour leader today. There is also a lack of trust around Argentina’s Falklands banner at the World Cup game as Starmer asks Fifa to investigate. Also to note today, is that there are far, far less calls for a general election, and more queries on what Burnham stands for.
Source: Orlo
Last updated: 17/07/2026
Public sentiment is mostly negative
While trust is still low, sentiment has gone up very slightly and is now ‘divided’ rather than ‘negative’. This is due to praise and gratitude for Starmer, as well as Burnham’s promise to ‘chart a fundamentally new course for Britain’.
Source: Orlo
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- Further speculation on Burnham’s cabinet choices
- Concerns about Burnham’s impact on the country as a whole
- Disapproval over the Argentina Falklands banner at the world cup as Starmer asks Fifa for an investigation.
- Comments suggesting that it’s not a good thing that Burnham has promised to be ‘unashamedly labour’
- Suggestions that the public feel betrayed by Starmer’s decision to step down
Last updated: 17/07/2026
Most common themes
Lots of confusion today over what Burnham’s promise to be ‘unashamedly labour’ means in practice.
Source: Orlo
Last updated: 17/07/2026
Confusion is the most common emotion
Confusion remains the top emotion today with people questioning Burnham’s cabinet and policies. The biggest theme today is his decision over whether Mahmood is the right pick for chancellor.
Source: Orlo
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