Andy Burnham: Labour's Most Popular Politician Eyes Parliament Return Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has been consistently ranked as one of the most popular politicians among Labour voters.
Recent polls have shown that his approval ratings far surpass those of other senior Labour figures, with some surveys suggesting he is the party's most popular politician overall.
The Rise to Prominence: Burnham's Journey from Mayor to National Star Burnham first burst onto the national scene in 2015 when he stood for election as Greater Manchester's Mayor.