What does the South make of the King of the North?
BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.
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Notable Quotes
"I think it's better for young mums, people in need, to cut the VAT, cut the energy bills."
— Connie Cole , Other
"It's a promising start from the new prime minister, however, I fear it's nothing even close to enough."
— Aidan Lavin , Other
"I'd say the early signs are promising for Burnham."
— Prof Robert Johns , Academic
Key People
Aidan Lavin co-owns The Raven and Bine pub in Southampton.
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Connie Cole is a mother from Portsmouth who expressed her views on government measures.
Prof Robert Johns is a politics professor from the University of Southampton.
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BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.
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