When & how will Burnham’s honeymoon come to an end?

[Theblueyonder]

Burnham’s leadership has been relatively free of drama, so far, and certainly when compared to his hapless predecessor.

What do we think will represent Burnham’s first real test? The budget, or something else?

Not one of them confident in their own ability to go straight for the big job. No backbone Labour.

Not a single one. Quite remarkable, I know.

They understood what kind of leader was needed. And they were right or you and those like you wouldn’t be so pissed off. If Burnham’s such rubbish voters will be flocking to Badenoch. Isn’t that what you want?

Yes, extending to the cabinet.

Which includes such luminaries as a convicted fraudster and a tax cheat…

They are bad. It really is Burnham or bust so if he goes downhill that’s it. They can’t keep panicking if Reform go up.

Big if there. It’s not looking great for them at the moment.

That the calibre of leader wasn't already in the party was really poor planning all round. No fall back plan doesn't really inspire confidence if Burnham ever had to lead his party, in defending the country against an attack, for instance.

They are all bad.

No use then to discuss further, your minds have been made up.

Reading the recent polls must be painfull, especially as you were all celebrating Reform's previous position at the top.

As to the thread topic - let’s see if Burnham’s polling survives first contact with reality.

Reform are creeping back up as well.

He's been on summer break and conference season so hasn't started yet

It’ll be interesting to see. Labour will know they can’t do another ousting as per Starmer.

Burnham was in the party. He wasn’t in parliament. You’re talking as if they went and poached someone from another party. Anyway it’s delightful to see him infuriating you so much. He’s clearly doing something right.

They’re not. They’re going down. Fewer points in every poll.

OK he was in the party but not exactly in a position to offer up a straight leadership challenge. That's the point. I don't think he's doing OK but I don't owe him any trust.

Sadly the fact that the police are now investigating themselves for failing to do their job properly when it comes to Farage. It plays exactly into his story of the insitutions being against him.

Yes it will. Labour are going to get jumpier.

Sorry too busy 😆 🤣 😂 😹 at your username!

If you think Labour is “jumpy” you’re not paying attention.

Quickly hopefully before he and his shower bankrupt us .

Not in the most recent polls or this doozy of a by-election result.

In three weeks we'll know who is paying for all this! He's already fucked the bond market worse than Truss so he won't be able to keep borrowing much more.

Love the way Labour voters are now so keen on polls! In was only a few months ago we were told that they were meaningless. It is just the expected bounce when a new leader comes in - Labour will be worried about how small the bounce is.

Jumpy about what? The police investigation screw up is nothing to do with Labour.

We'll see. With the avoidable death of a senior ex Politian - this is bound to come to a public inquiry at some point.