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The Manchester Briefing from The Mill

The Mill
Manchester
University Of Greater Manchester
Joseph Wheeler
Royal Exchange
Christmas Markets
Levenshulme Market
Didsbury
Andy Burnham
Stef O'driscoll
Covid-19
Arts Council
Primary Event Solutions
Bolton
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Carlton Club
ECN
Labour Party
Raja Miah
Oldham
Child Sexual Abuse

If you live in Greater Manchester, this is the podcast for you. We tackle big stories in the city region, interview key figures who provide some new insight into the issues that are shaping this par of the world and give you exclusive insights into how our investigations come together. It's all produced by the team at The Mill, whose award-winning journalism has won national acclaim and which spec... more

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In today's episode of the Manchester Briefing from The Mill, we're joined by special guest Toby Harnden, author of Bandit Country. For the last three months, Toby and Mill staff writer Jack Dulhanty have been working to unravel the mystery behind the... more

In today's episode, Joshi is joined by Mill staff writer Lucy McLaughlin, who has just spent a few days speaking to Makerfield residents, guided by a handy map we have built predicting which wards are most likely to vote Labour and Reform. She found ... more

In the latest episode of the Manchester Briefing from The Mill, Joshi and Jack discuss what might be in store for Greater Manchester's politics without Andy Burnham in the mayor's office, now that he has found an MP willing to step aside for him in M... more

In a Manchester briefing first, Jack (Dulhanty) and Jack (Walton) discuss the latter's living situation. Jack lives in a shared ownership flat in MediaCityUK, in Salford, a property he part-acquired after being turfed out by his girlfriend. Shared ow... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Ford
Elections guru, University of Manchester politics professor
University of Manchester / The Mill interviewee
Episode: Political scientist Rob Ford on Burnham in Makerfield and how Labour collapsed
Jack Walton
Guest sharing firsthand experience with shared ownership in MediaCity
The Mill
Episode: Help! I'm trapped in MediaCityUK!
Mark Turnbull
Former director of Primary Event Solutions who provided key information about Sacha Lord
Episode: Sacha Lord resigns as advisor to Andy Burnham

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Joshi Herman
Host/Editor with deep involvement in Manchester reporting and governance coverage.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Brilliant local news podcast

    A fantastic podcast that I look forward to listening to whenever a new episode drops! Love hearing the presenters tips of what is going on in Manchester!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DRME_DESIGN
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Soho house ep

    Says it all. I thought the mill was a northern publication, not with these two southerners. Did I hear Molly say she was working class?? Nah. Cancelling my paid membership

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    slrnvosntkwoc
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • First Rate Local Journalism

    This podcast is an excellent source of information about what is going on in Manchester. For those who read The Mill it adds background to the stories, giving an insight into how proper journalism works. Always an interesting listen, thoughtful and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Webatolla
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Learning more about my city

    I am a Mancunian but spend half of my time in London.

    This podcast and subscribing to Manchester Mill has helped me to learn a lot more about what is happening in my city.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mohammed Amin MBE
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great podcasts

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High-quality journalism with clear context and human impact.
Seasoned reporters offer accessible yet rigorous coverage of complex issues.
Listener trust is built through transparency and in-depth reporting.
Strong local focus that keeps Manchester connected to big stories.

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Is Burnham in trouble in Makerfield?
Q: What was the reaction to the by-election itself among residents?
Many residents described the by-election as unnecessary and expressed anger toward Burnham as a politician perceived to be advancing his career rather than addressing local concerns, which could dampen turnout.
Is Burnham in trouble in Makerfield?
Q: What stood out about the people you spoke to in Winstanley?
In Winstanley, a demographic shift was noted with more young people and families turning toward Reform, contradicting the assumption that older residents would dominate support for Labour and Burnham.
Is Burnham in trouble in Makerfield?
Q: And how did the conversations there compare to what you expected from the data?
Conversations in Hindley often contrasted with the model by showing Reform support and skepticism about Labour, highlighting a broader trend where ground-level concerns and personal histories shaped choices more than demographic projections.
Is Burnham in trouble in Makerfield?
Q: Tell me about the first place you went to Makerfield. What was your first impression? Who did you speak to?
The first place was Hindley, one of the most deprived areas, where we found Reform labels and a mix of views; many residents, including pensioners, were voting Reform despite a red forecast in our map.
Help! I'm trapped in MediaCityUK!
Q: But how did you end up in MediaCity in the first place, and why did you pursue shared ownership?
I moved up from the South in 2021, looked for a place to live, and the deposit barriers pushed me toward shared ownership as a ladder into property ownership, even though it meant accepting a more complicated financial arrangement.

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This program focuses on Greater Manchester's local stories, with deep-dive reporting on politics, governance, housing, and community issues. Episodes blend field reporting, data context, and interviews or expert commentary to explain how decisions shape everyday life in the city region. A standout is the newsroom's commitment to transparency, investigative rigor, and ambitious community engagement, including reader outreach and educational initiatives. The flagship strength for potential sponsors or guests is the strong regional relevance, thoughtful storytelling, and a track record of influential coverage that connects policy with lived experience.

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