An Express reader poll has delivered a stark verdict on Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with 93% of participants saying they do not trust him.
Out of 7,507 voters, just 6% (437 people) said they trust the Prime Minister, while 93% (7,000 people) said they do not, and 1% (70 people) said they don't know.
Labour Conference Speech Sparks Debate
This week, the Prime Minister attended the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, unveiling some of the plans the Government intends to carry out. The Conservatives claim Britons “cannot trust a word” of what Andy Burnham says after he sparked a fresh debate over Brexit.
Burnham has also been criticised for his proposal to "go all the way" and rejoin the EU. His headline-making speech was his first real chance to lay out his vision for the country, having become Prime Minister with no national campaign.
Readers Share Their Views
An Express reader commenting under the username AT61 said: "No, I do not trust Andy Burnham, he said what he thought we wanted to hear, to get the public on side, he wasn't voted in by the public, and he is not representing the public's interests. He makes all these promises which cost money, money we don't have, you can't keep borrowing, and expecting the public to pick up the tab."
Another reader, posting under the username john19641, wrote: "This 'I will look into it' reply from Andy is his standard reply to a question where he wants everyone to like him. Unfortunately, the question 'Shall the UK re-join the EU?' should not be treated so flippantly because the decision was already made in 2016 by the electorate."
A third person, posting under the username sarahknows, said: "When it comes to politicians, trust is in very short supply."
Policy Proposals Outlined
The Labour leader used his speech at the Labour Party Conference to set out a radical plan to overhaul Britain. Burnham has confirmed he would use a UK-EU summit later this year to lay out the “different options” available.
He also announced a controversial proposal to scrap the triple lock from 2030 to free up cash for his long-standing ambition to create an NHS-style care service in England. He also announced plans for greater public control over housing, water and energy.
