He promised big changes, but budget constraints forced him to backtrack on tax cuts. Instead, he’s capping bus fares, slashing VAT on energy bills, and boosting defence; all without clear funding. The real crisis? Universities are crumbling after immigration crackdowns dried up foreign student revenue. Thousands of faculty jobs are at risk. Burnham’s got 3 years to fix this; and restore public trust. Can he deliver growth without breaking the bank? Or will the goodwill fade faster than the polls suggest? One thing’s clear: this isn’t just about policy. It’s about survival.