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The Northern Agenda

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Child Poverty
Labour Party
Children In Care
Mental Health
Keir Starmer
Challenges For Children and Young People
Politics In the North Of England
The North In Numbers
Education In the North Of England
Skills Gap
Jo Timan
Ethan Davies
Liverpool
Northern Education System
Neurodiversity
Women's Health Inequality
Rachel Reeves
Transport In the North
Apprenticeships
Creativity

The Northern Agenda is a weekly podcast covering politics and public affairs from across the North of England, voiced by journalists who are outside the Westminster bubble, reporting from the other side of the North/South divide. From Blackpool to Barnsley and Bamburgh and everywhere in between, exploring subjects such as levelling up to buses, elections to the latest council scraps, The Northern ... more

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Latest Episodes

Fiona McCudden is joined by Manchester Evening News reporter Stephen Topping and Northern Agenda editor Graeme Whitfield in the morning after Hannah Spencer's victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

They discuss how the Green Party won their f... more

On a special edition of the Northern Agenda podcast, Rob Parsons is joined by Beth Abbit of the Manchester Evening News to reflect on a hustings for five of the candidates hoping to be the next MP for Gorton and Denton.

The hopefuls were quizzed on ... more

Government Minister, metro mayors, journalists and political advisors all gathered in orange hi-vis jackets at a rail depot in Leeds today to hear an announcement by Rachel Reeves they hope will be a game-changer for the North's transport links.

Leed... more

The Northern Agenda podcast goes on location this week, broadcast from the home of the Liverpool Echo as Labour party conference comes to town.

Rob Parsons and Liam Thorp are joined by Jo Timan of the Manchester Evening as they assess a 'flat', 'anxi... more

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Recent Guests

Anne Longfield
former Children's Commissioner for England
Centre for Young Lives think tank
Episode: Our Kids in the North: It's hard being a kid - life in a Northern school in 2025
Jim Lauder
Assistant Principal at Dixons Academy Trust
Dixons Academy Trust
Episode: Our Kids in the North: It's hard being a kid - life in a Northern school in 2025
Jonathan Brash
Labour MP for Hartlepool and former teacher at independent schools
Labour Party
Episode: Our Kids in the North: It's hard being a kid - life in a Northern school in 2025
Neil O'Brien
Conservative MP and shadow education minister
Conservative Party
Episode: Our Kids in the North: It's hard being a kid - life in a Northern school in 2025
Rebecca Pierre
Grew up in care and works as a social worker and policy advocate
Episode: Our Kids in the North: The children let down by the state
Emma Lewill-Buck
MP for South Shields and co-chair of the Child of the North All-Party Parliamentary Group
Episode: Our Kids in the North: The children let down by the state
Josh McAllister
MP representing Whitehaven and Workington, previously a teacher and social worker
Episode: Our Kids in the North: The children let down by the state
Andy Burnham
Mayor of Greater Manchester
Episode: Our Kids in the North: The children let down by the state
Emily Victoria
A businesswoman and single mother who shared her experience of surviving sexual abuse by her father in a Channel 4 documentary.
Channel 4
Episode: The truth about family abuse and grooming gangs

Host

Rob Parsons
Political journalist who reports on the political landscape in the North of England, focusing on issues that directly impact local communities.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Essential listening…

    …for anyone with an interest in politics, economics and business in the North of England. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BP Ginns
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A fantastic podcast for those in business in the North

    If you're like me and have a keen interest in regional politics and economies, this podcast is an absolute gem!

    Whether you're a policy enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the world around you, I highly recommend giving 'The Northern Agenda' a listen. It's a great way to stay informed, broaden your knowledge, of key events happening in our region.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sophie Tot
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Top political podcast

    Really informative and easy listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lulu73kew
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Excellent Pod on politics in the North of England

    Finally! A quality podcast that covers the politics of the North of England and doesn’t treat it as a single entity... Especially on Brexit!

    Please keep these coming and don’t just run it over the election. Keep it going and let’s keep the discussions focused on what we in the North can do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wallsingham
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Poor

    It seems everyone thinks that it’s easy to create a worthwhile podcast; this proves that is isn’t. Poor quality. Dry.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Raxo1983
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Informative and easy listening for anyone keen on political matters.
Some listeners feel the content quality can vary, with a few noting it lacks depth.
Finally, a quality political show addressing the unique issues in the North of England without oversimplifying them!
Essential listening for anyone with an interest in politics, economics and business in the North of England. Keep up the good work!
A fantastic resource for those in business in the North; highly recommended for policy enthusiasts and curious minds alike!

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Will Labour really deliver for the North? | Learning the lessons from HS2 fiasco
Q: Do you think that Labour's answer to the northern economic development will be different from Conservative initiatives?
Josh suggests that the Labour government's approach will focus on local needs, calling for a system that adapts funding based on community demands rather than top-down directives.
Will Labour really deliver for the North? | Learning the lessons from HS2 fiasco
Q: What are you hearing from your constituents about the cuts to the winter fuel allowance payments?
Josh noted that many constituents were concerned about the cuts, leading him to organize a coffee morning for discussions about how the changes impacted them, revealing many were unaware of their eligibility for other financial support.
The truth about family abuse and grooming gangs
Q: What proportion of overall child sex abuse offences could be categorized as coming at the hands of grooming gangs?
Alison mentions that while the understanding is often skewed towards grooming gangs, a significant majority of child sexual abuse offences are committed by individuals known to the victims.
The truth about family abuse and grooming gangs
Q: Can you imagine a way in which the law could have been changed or the system improved that would have stopped what happened to you from happening?
Emily discusses the need for heightened awareness, education on safeguarding, and collaboration between media and organizations like NSPCC to prevent such abuse.
Our Kids in the North: It's hard being a kid - life in a Northern school in 2025
Q: Why young people in towns like Hartlepool in the northeast are less likely to fulfill their potential than in richer parts of the country?
Higher levels of poverty and deprivation create barriers for students, including hunger and mental health issues.

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Focused on politics and public affairs in the North of England, this podcast offers insightful commentary and analysis on pressing local issues that often go unnoticed by mainstream national media. The hosts engage with a variety of topics, ranging from local elections and public transportation to socio-economic challenges and education reform. Unique to this series is its perspective from the ground, emphasizing stories and experiences that impact the communities directly, which creates a rich tapestry of discussion relevant to listeners who care about the Northern regions.

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Recent guests on The Northern Agenda include:

1. Anne Longfield
2. Jim Lauder
3. Jonathan Brash
4. Neil O'Brien
5. Rebecca Pierre
6. Emma Lewill-Buck
7. Josh McAllister
8. Andy Burnham

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