Political Business

Inside the Plot to Replace Keir Starmer

The Keir Starmer premiership faces its biggest threat yet. Following the public resignation of the Defence Secretary, the Labour government has been plunged into a massive internal crisis. With the Makerfield by-election days away, is Andy Burnham preparing a dramatic leadership challenge to enter Number 10? In this episode of Political Business, Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever break down the behind-the-scenes manoeuvrings of the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP). They reveal the exact "magic numbers" needed to trigger a leadership vote, why John Healey’s actions have undermined Rachel Reeves, and how the upcoming Greater Manchester selection could trigger total political chaos this summer. 📩 INTERESTED IN OUR EVENTS? If you want to attend our post-Makerfield briefing on June 22nd, email tomorrow@lowickhedry.com to secure your spot. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly, insider analysis of UK politics and the business of government. *** To find out more about London Decides, click https://londondecides.lowickhedry.com/ [https://londondecides.lowickhedry.com/] The definitive political guide to the 2026 London borough elections. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Are Reform Afraid of Being Eaten by the Far-Right and the State of London Councils

The local election dust has settled, but the real political warfare is just beginning. In this episode of Political Business, hosts Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever break down another week in UK politics— They discuss the tragic murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton and whether Reform's response is out of touch and politically divisive. Following the May 7th elections, multiple London boroughs crashed into "No Overall Control."  Kevin and Nathan look at how administrations are starting to form across the capital, focusing on Lambeth and Southwark. What does the future of local politics across the capital look like? *** To find out more about London Decides, click https://londondecides.lowickhedry.com/ [https://londondecides.lowickhedry.com/] The definitive political guide to the 2026 London borough elections. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Makerfield By-Election Analysed: Tony Blair’s Intervention & Oxford Street U-Turn

The battle lines are drawn for the Makerfield by-election, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most consequential in British political history. In this episode of Political Business, hosts Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever break down the massive shift on the ground. With Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham aiming for a return to Westminster, his eyes are firmly set on the brewing Labour leadership contest. But Keir Starmer has more than just Burnham to worry about—former Prime Minister Tony Blair has just dropped a blistering 5,500-word critique of the current government's lack of vision. Meanwhile on the right, Reform UK is facing a surprise threat from 'Restore Britain'—the Rupert Lowe and Elon Musk-backed movement that is gaining rapid traction on TikTok and Facebook. Is the right-wing vote about to split, handing Labour an easy win? Plus, we speak exclusively with Westminster's Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning, Councillor Tim Barnes, on why the new Conservative administration has dropped their legal challenge against Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianisation. Topics covered in this episode Makerfield By-Election Overview The Rise of Restore Britain: How Musk & Rupert Lowe are Splitting Reform Is Andy Burnham Campaigning to be Prime Minister? Tony Blair’s Savage 5,500-Word Essay vs. Keir Starmer Wes Streeting & The Strategic Labour Leadership Battle Westminster Politics: The Oxford Street Pedestrianisation Legal Battle Exclusive Interview: Cllr Tim Barnes on Growth, Planning & Sadiq Khan *** To find out more about London Decides, click https://londondecides.lowickhedry.com/ [https://londondecides.lowickhedry.com/] The definitive political guide to the 2026 London borough elections. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Live from UKREiiF and the Makerfield By-election

In this episode of Political Business, Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever look ahead to the Makerfield by-election. How will the campaign be won and lost and has Reform already made a mistake with their choice of candidate? Could this become the most consequential by-election in British political history, how much power is in the hands of Makerfield residents? We also bring you live interviews from UKREiiF in Leeds as Kevin and Nathan talk all things property, housing and infrastructure with Westminster Councillor Mark Shearer, Lisa Webb from Newmark, and the Co-Founder of Reshape Jermaine Brown. *** To find out more about London Decides, click https://londondecides.lowickhedry.com/ [https://londondecides.lowickhedry.com/] The definitive political guide to the 2026 London borough elections. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Political Business Live: Analysing the New Map of London Politics

London has spoken. In this special LIVE episode of Political Business, Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever break down the seismic shifts in the capital’s political map. From a "bad night for Labour" in their traditional heartlands to the unexpected surge of the Green Party and a surprising Conservative comeback in Westminster, we analyse what this means for the future of British governance. The Green Surge: How the Green Party took control in Hackney and Lewisham. The Westminster Comeback: Incoming Leader Cllr Paul Swaddle on how the Tories won back the flagship borough. The "Squeezed Middle": Baroness Shama Tatler (Labour) on community politics and the Indian Hindu vote. The Fragmentation of London: Polling expert Scarlett McGuire, founder of Merlin Strategy, and journalist Dave Hill, from OnLondon, join us to discuss why voters are "done" with the establishment. Plus, we take your questions. *** To find out more about London Decides, click https://londondecides.lowickhedry.com/ [https://londondecides.lowickhedry.com/] The definitive political guide to the 2026 London borough elections. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.