4 reasons Andy Burnham’s MPs are feeling more cheerful — and the pitfalls ahead

LONDON — Andy Burnham pledged to bring back hope when he entered Downing Street. Labour MPs are feeling it — for now. The British prime minister is approaching 100 days in No. 10 this week with his party believing things are on the up. Keir Starmer was toppled earlier this year after disastrous local election results precipitated a loss of confidence in his administration. Disgruntled Labour MPs warned their new leader must show up, listen to them and accept some disagreement to avoid repeating his predecessor’s mistakes. POLITICO sets out the four reasons Labour MPs are feeling more chipper under Burnham — but they still see potential pitfalls ahead.