
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 196 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryPolitics | |||

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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…for anyone with an interest in politics, economics and business in the North of England. Keep up the good work!
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.
Really informative and easy listening
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!
It seems everyone thinks that it’s easy to create a worthwhile podcast; this proves that is isn’t. Poor quality. Dry.
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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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The Northern Agenda launched 6 years ago and published 196 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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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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