So many British people have it better than they think – it’s up to Burnham to make them see that | Polly Toynbee
Andy Burnham speaking with people at the Hare Inn, Harlow, Essex, 23 July 2026. Photograph: Richard Pohle/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham speaking with people at the Hare Inn, Harlow, Essex, 23 July 2026. Photograph: Richard Pohle/AFP/Getty ImagesOpinionPoliticsSo many British people have it better than they think – it’s up to Burnham to make them see that Polly ToynbeeA new survey suggests voters are becoming more cynical and pessimistic.
- ▪Andy Burnham speaking with people at the Hare Inn, Harlow, Essex, 23 July 2026.
- ▪Photograph: Richard Pohle/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham speaking with people at the Hare Inn, Harlow, Essex, 23 July 2026.
- ▪Photograph: Richard Pohle/AFP/Getty ImagesOpinionPoliticsSo many British people have it better than they think – it’s up to Burnham to make them see that Polly ToynbeeA new survey suggests voters are becoming more cynical and pessimistic.
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Andy Burnham speaking with people at the Hare Inn, Harlow, Essex, 23 July 2026. Photograph: Richard Pohle/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham speaking with people at the Hare Inn, Harlow, Essex, 23 July 2026. Photograph: Richard Pohle/AFP/Getty ImagesOpinionPoliticsSo many British people have it better than they think – it’s up to Burnham to make them see that Polly ToynbeeA new survey suggests voters are becoming more cynical and pessimistic. A few goodwill gestures from No 10 won’t change all that – but it’s a startFri 24 Jul 2026 06.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 24 Jul 2026 06.02 EDTShareWho are we, the people Andy Burnham now governs? He inherits a miserable lot: grudging, angry pessimists, expecting the worst of all politicians, trusting no one to lead the country well,…
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