Political Business

Andy Burnham's Economic Vision | Devolution, Public Control & The New Southwark Coalition

Andy Burnham just laid out a radical new blueprint for the UK economy, shifting power away from Whitehall to a new "Number 10 North" in Greater Manchester. We discuss this means for business, devolution, and the markets. We also sit down with Councillor Victor Chamberlain, the new Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader of Southwark, to discuss the historic Lib Dem-Green joint administration and how it plans to tackle an £85 million budget black hole. Chamberlain also explains the multi-borough legal challenge against the Mayor of London's emergency measures package, which reduced fast-track affordable housing requirements from 35% to 20%. Addressing the argument that "35% of nothing is nothing," he explains why lowering affordable housing targets is, in his view, a race to the bottom that risks locking middle-income workers out of central London. 📥 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our daily morning email, the Political Business Lowdown, tracking everything from the leadership transition to Number 10: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2-ylGMS95QmyvpznNa4hOzA2ggf3w 📻 FIND KEVIN ON AIR: Catch Kevin giving regular insights on Times Radio, BBC News Channel, and Sky News, and catch-up on-demand. *** Want to work with us? Click: https://hedry.co.uk/ [ https://hedry.co.uk/] to get in touch. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Andy Burnham Captured Westminster

The political landscape has completely shifted. Following Keir Starmer's dramatic resignation, Andy Burnham is on an unchallenged path to becoming the next Labour Leader and Prime Minister. In this episode of Political Business, Kevin and Nathan break down the monumental shift in Westminster, Burnham’s incoming transition team (including James Purnell), and what this means for the UK. We also dive into the sudden momentum halt for Reform UK after the Makerfield by-election, exploring the emerging internal power struggles between Nigel Farage, Zia Yusuf, and Robert Jenrick. Finally, we look at the growing civil war on the left, as London borough leaders launch a major judicial review against Sadiq Khan over affordable housing cuts. 💬 What do you think? Will Andy Burnham be a successful Prime Minister, or is he inheriting a poisoned chalice? Let us know in the comments! 📥 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: [https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2-ylGMS95QmyvpznNa4hOzA2ggf3w] Sign up for our daily morning email, the Political Business Lowdown, tracking everything from the leadership transition to Number 10 📻 FIND KEVIN ON AIR: Catch Kevin giving regular insights on Times Radio, BBC News Channel, and Sky News, and catch-up on-demand. *** Want to work with us? Click: https://hedry.co.uk/ [ https://hedry.co.uk/] to get in touch. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Andy Burnham’s Landslide Victory Changes Everything

Andy Burnham has secured a historic landslide victory in the Makerfield by-election, taking 55% of the vote and delivering a massive blow to Reform UK. Is this the end of the road for Prime Minister Keir Starmer?  In this episode of Political Business, hosts Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever break down the dramatic ground war in Makerfield, how Burnham successfully mobilized "unicorn" non-voters, and why Westminster is preparing for an imminent shift in Labour leadership.  We also sit down with polling expert Scarlett Maguire (Founder & MD of Merlin Strategy) to dissect the hard data, explore the surprising Conservative by-election win in Aberdeen, and analyze what a potential Burnham Premiership means for the future of British politics and business. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the intersection of British politics and business. #AndyBurnham #KeirStarmer #MakerfieldByElection #LabourParty #ReformUK #UKPolitics #PoliticalBusiness *** Want to work with us? Click: https://hedry.co.uk/ [ https://hedry.co.uk/] to get in touch. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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. *** Want to work with us? Click: https://hedry.co.uk/ [ https://hedry.co.uk/] to get in touch. ---------------------------------------- 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? *** Want to work with us? Click: https://hedry.co.uk/ [ https://hedry.co.uk/] to get in touch. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.