Northern Spin

por Chris Maguire & Frank McKenna

Temporada 6

Northern Spin - Season 6 - Episode 3: Starmer quits – but is Burnham ready for No. 10?

Keir Starmer’s resignation has cleared the way for Andy Burnham to become Britain’s seventh Prime Minister in just 10 years. In this special episode of Northern Spin, co-hosts Chris Maguire and Frank McKenna discuss: Is Andy Burnham ready for the top job? What could a Burnham Cabinet look like? Who makes Burnham’s A-team? What next for Nigel Farage and Reform UK? How did Burnham secure a landslide victory in Makerfield? How will history judge Starmer’s time in Downing Street? Who will be the next Mayor of Greater Manchester? Northern Spin is a joint production from BusinessCloud and Downtown in Business. The podcast is produced by Dan Brown of Renowned.

T6 · E3

22 jun 2026

55:55

Northern Spin - Season 6 - Episode 2: Can the real Andy Burnham please stand up?

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has staked his political future on winning the Makerfield by-election - and, potentially, a tilt at becoming Prime Minister. But who is Burnham, and how did he get here? In this special episode of Northern Spin, co-hosts Chris Maguire and Frank McKenna profile the man dubbed the King of the North. They discuss: • How Boys from the Blackstuff changed the direction of his life • His lifelong love affair with music, Everton FC and politics • Why Hillsborough became a personal crusade • Walking away from Westminster after losing two Labour leadership contests • Becoming Greater Manchester Mayor and building the King of the North brand • Standing up to Boris Johnson’s government during Covid • His successes and failures as Mayor • Why it’s sh*t or bust for Burnham and Labour in Makerfield Northern Spin is a joint production from BusinessCloud and Downtown in Business. It is produced by Dan Brown of Renowned. Chapters: 00:55 – The Man Behind the Mayor: Who Is Andy Burnham? 02:42 – How He Became a Great Communicator (He Wasn't Always) 04:23 – Born in Liverpool: Burnham's Origin Story 06:07 – The Hillsborough Moment 07:42 – Why Liverpool Was So Angry - and What Burnham Did About It 10:37 – Turning His Back on Westminster: Why He Chose Manchester 12:20 – First Day as Mayor 12:47 – Giving Away 15% of His Salary 14:56 – Winning Over a Room of Skeptical Business Leaders 18:11 – Stuck on the M6 but Still Shows Up 21:33 – Great Communicator or Instinctive Politician? The Key Difference 25:47 – Getting it right 28:19 – Soft Power & What It Means on a National Stage 31:10 – Andy's character 32:57 – Why He Hates the Word "Celebrity" 33:30 – The Quote on His Office Wall That Explains Everything He Does 34:31 – Why He's Going Back to Westminster - and Why Now

T6 · E2

3 jun 2026

38:01

Northern Spin – Season 6 – Episode 1: Can Brand Burnham Beat Reform?

All eyes are on the North as Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham fights to win the Makerfield by-election and keep alive his path to No.10. But any ambitions Burnham has of becoming Prime Minister depend on stopping Reform in the most important by-election in a generation. In this episode, co-hosts Chris Maguire and Frank McKenna tackle the big questions: Can Brand Burnham win over Makerfield, Labour and the country? Is it Burnham or bust for Labour? Will Carol Vorderman finish off Reform candidate Rob Kenyon after the sexism row? Would victory in Makerfield make Burnham Labour’s next leader in waiting? And why does Burnham need to ditch the King of the North label? Northern Spin is a joint production from BusinessCloud and Downtown in Business. The producer is Dan Brown of Renowned.

T6 · E1

29 may 2026

1:18:22

Temporada 5

Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 9: Why Politicians Cosy up to Business

This week's Northern Spin is a deep dive into why politicians are making such a play for business, and what the private sector might want in return. We discuss the horrors emerging from the Covid Enquiry, the political tightrope Keir Starmer is walking over the Middle East crisis and explain why Suella Braverman is saying such dreadful things about homeless people. PLUS: In the culture bit, positive reviews of the Manchester United tour, the Pendle Witch experience and Killers of the Flower Moon.

T5 · E9

7 nov 2023

46:00

Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 8: Is the BBC Biased?

A deep dive into the national broadcaster. Is it covering “both sides” fairly in the Gaza war?Plus: Rachel Reeves feels the pressure over plagiarism row, and a heartfelt plea to check your alcohol use following Matthew Perry’s tragic death.

T5 · E8

31 oct 2023

49:07

Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 7: Keep the faith - Northern Soul, Tory wipeout, Starmer and Israel

After crushing by-election defeats in Tamworth and Mid Beds Chris crunches the numbers and works out what it means for the Conservatives in the Red Wall north and the leafy northern shires. Plus, insight from would be MPs on seats where Labour dares to dream, the dangers facing Keir Starmer as his support for Israel prompts the resignation of a Manchester councillor, why it's York Library Service 1, Banking Bureaucracy 0, and our tributes and memories of Sir Bobby Charlton.

T5 · E7

24 oct 2023

48:07

Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 6: Labour in Liverpool: Starmer's Sparkles and Mandy's Moves

Reeves and Rayner get rave reviews, Burnham on best behaviour. PLUS: The remarkable work of the Mines Advisory Group, and how northern politicians have balanced their messaging around the unfolding horrors in Israel and Gaza.

T5 · E6

17 oct 2023

49:09

Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 5: Advantage Labour

As Labour woos businesses and unions in Liverpool, the Tories reflect on a disastrous conference in Manchester. Plus: Michael reports on his recent trip to Israel.

T5 · E5

10 oct 2023

53:52

Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 4: Why Is Rishi Sunak So Terrible at Politics?

Cancelling Net Zero measures, considering tax cuts for the wealthiest 4% and casting doubt over HS2, is Rishi Sunak being true to himself or just badly advised?PLUS: the Liberal Democrats on manoeuvres, the conspiracy mob at work again and the strange tale of the University of Bolton maybe changing its name.

T5 · E4

26 sept 2023

46:30

Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 3: The Great HS2 Misselling Scandal

Another packed podcast with reports from the Preston front on why it’s not a radical city. Chris is impressed by smooth talking Tories, while Michael revisits Alderley Edge, home of Boris Johnson’s newest peer. Plus: the voice Craig Fairbrass, Gary Neville on manoeuvres, and the brass neck of Liz Truss.

T5 · E3

19 sept 2023

51:30

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