A new opinion survey indicates that a majority of British voters do not believe Labour’s Andy Burnham is ready to serve as prime minister. Reporting on findings from More in Common, The Independent says 59% of respondents think Burnham—described as the Makerfield MP—is not yet prepared for national leadership, while 41% say he is ready. The same results are echoed by Yahoo UK News, which also focuses on public views of Burnham’s readiness. While the poll suggests Burnham lacks broad perceptions of preparedness for top office, it also reports that many respondents are nonetheless open to his ideas. Overall, the survey points to a gap between interest in Burnham’s views and assessments of his suitability for prime minister at present. The results reflect sentiment at the time of the survey, rather than any formal assessment of his party role or policy platform, and they do not indicate how support may change over time or in response to future events.