Northern Spin
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Can Andy Burnham turn good vibes into hard choices?
September 28, 2026 · 1 hr 0 minThe problems are mounting for Andy Burnham ahead of his first Labour Party Conference as Prime Minister. After a positive first two months in Downing Street, the economic picture is becoming more challenging. Government borrowing has…
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Andy Burnham: Great communicator or TikTok PM?
August 21, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minAndy Burnham has completed his first month as Prime Minister – but how has he performed, and what are his biggest challenges? In the latest episode of Northern Spin, co-hosts Chris Maguire and Frank McKenna assess Burnham’s first month in…
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Northern Spin – Season 6 – Episode 4: Burnham promises hope, but can he deliver change?
July 20, 2026 · 58 minAndy Burnham has promised a new style of politics after becoming Britain’s seventh Prime Minister – but can he deliver? In this special episode of Northern Spin, co-hosts Chris Maguire and Frank McKenna discuss: Burnham’s five…
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Northern Spin - Season 6 - Episode 3: Starmer quits – but is Burnham ready for No. 10?
June 22, 2026 · 56 minKeir 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…
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Northern Spin - Season 6 - Episode 2: Can the real Andy Burnham please stand up?
June 3, 2026 · 38 minGreater 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…
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Northern Spin – Season 6 – Episode 1: Can Brand Burnham Beat Reform?
May 29, 2026 · 1 hr 18 minAll 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…
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Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 10: Dial D for Dave (or Desperate)
November 13, 2023 · 57 minNorthern Spin this week has added insight from special guest Lou Cordwell, who as chair of the Greater Manchester Business Board has been in the room when big decisions have been made, as well as friendly discussions with government.. So…
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Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 9: Why Politicians Cosy up to Business
November 7, 2023 · 46 minThis 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…