Yes the old social media posts from Kenyon were pretty awful. Then again, what about Wes Streeting's old X posts? He came across as a pretty awful individual.
I honestly think Burnham got so many votes as people just want Starmer out and this was the only way to get him out as nothing seems to oust him. Burnham changes his mind to pacify anyone who is listening to him. I honestly don't think he will be any better than Starmer. I will admit he is better on the eye and he is certainly a better orator. I did hear that many Tory voters voted for Burnham to get Starmer out.
I am from the Manchester area and Burnham is most certainly not the "saint" or "king" that many people portray him as. Take a look at Piccadilly Gardens, used to be such a lovely place now it is a place you would not even enter in daylight. Plus, I cannot forget how he was involved in the grooming gang cover up in my old town too.