Political Business

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Join Nathan Parsad-Wyatt, former Conservative party candidate and adviser, and Kevin McKeever - former Labour staffer, candidate and adviser to some of Britain's biggest brands as they brief you on what politics and policy means for business. Both have stood for elections, both have advised on how to win elections. Now, their advice continues here, on this podcast, as the landscape around politics shifts politically, economically, socially and technologically - old approaches no longer cut through. Welcome to Political Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5d ago

    Understanding the Burnham Administration

    Andy Burnham’s First 14 Days as PM: Poll Bounces, No. 10 North & Strategic Masterplans Has Andy Burnham completely flipped UK politics in just two weeks? Join Nathan Parsad-Wyatt (from Southwold) and Kevin McKeever (from Manchester) as they break down the turbulent first fortnight of the new administration. In this episode of Political Business, we take a deep dive into: The "Burnham Bounce": How Labour's polling is shifting and why favorability ratings are up 19 points.Number 10 North: Symbolic branding or real decentralization?Policy Blitz: Electricity VAT cuts, bus caps, and the battle over adult social care.The Greater Manchester By-Election: Why Reform UK activists shifted focus and what Bev Craig's campaign signals for Labour's northern footprint.Summer Reading List: Must-read political books (featuring Head North and Lee Kuan Yew’s From Third World to First).*** Want to work with us? Click: https://hedry.co.uk/ to get in touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Jul 22

    Burnham's New Cabinet and Ending Political Violence

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham has arrived in Downing Street, and has unveiled his top team. What does this massive political shift mean for UK business? Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever break down the figures at the forefront of Burnham's cabinet, what kind of administration will they help shape? They also examine reaction from opposition parties and wonder where UK politics stands following such a change. Finally they discuss the importance of political security and safety, having experienced, how do we keep public servants safe? *** Want to work with us? Click: https://hedry.co.uk/ to get in touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Jul 17

    From 2015 Defeat to Prime Minister: Inside Burnham's Rise

    Andy Burnham is officially the new Labour leader and will be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In this special edition of Political Business, Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever consider the remarkable 10-year journey that brought Burnham to the Number 10. Kevin shares his personal backstory—from joining New Labour in 1997 to breaking away from the "Westminster bubble" tribe in 2015 to back Burnham’s anti-metropolitan vision. They break down what a Burnham administration will look like, address past controversies, handle the rampant media speculation surrounding Shabana Mahmood as Chancellor, and explain why communication is just as important as policy substance. 🔔 Subscribe to Political Business for weekly political insights and insider analysis 📰 Read Kevin’s full reflection and sign up for the weekly Lowdown political update: 👉 Visit https://www.lowickhedry.com *** Want to work with us? Click: https://hedry.co.uk/ to get in touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jul 16

    Inside Southwark’s Planning Revolution

    Can a Lib Dem-Green coalition fix London’s housing crisis, or will a £85 million budget black hole stand in their way? In this episode of Political Business, host Kevin McKeever sits down with Councillor Victor Chamberlain, the newly appointed Deputy Leader of Southwark Council and Executive Member for Strategic Planning. Following the historic May 2026 local elections, Southwark’s political landscape has completely shifted. For the first time in 16 years, Labour has lost its majority, giving rise to a joint Liberal Democrat and Green Party administration. Victor opens up about the reality of running a major London borough, how they plan to tackle the housing crisis, why they are supporting a judicial review against the Mayor of London's affordable housing cuts, and what the new political landscape means for property developers, local communities, and the wider UK. *** Want to work with us? Click: https://hedry.co.uk/ to get in touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Jul 10

    What Next for Burnham? A Clacton By-election and AI from Harvard

    On today's episode of Political Business, Kevin and Nathan are live from Cambridge, England and from Cambridge, Massachusetts. They discuss another big week in Westminster politics, with Labour Party leadership sit to close next week, what's next for the soon to be Prime Minister? Has Farage played a blinder by triggering a by-election... or has he shot himself in the foot? ... and a critical dispatch from Harvard Business School on why British firms are falling behind on AI. *** Want to work with us? Click: https://hedry.co.uk/ to get in touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jul 9 ·  Bonus

    London Skyline vs. Tower of London | City Plan 2040

    The City of London’s flagship blueprint for growth, the City Plan 2040, was complete and ready to adopt, until a sudden intervention from Housing and Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook halted it in its tracks. In this special episode of Political Business, host Nathan Parsad-Wyatt sits down with Tom Sleigh, Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee. Sleigh suggests the government's decision to force new hearings over the plan's impact on the Tower of London is "unnecessary and anti-growth." We consider what this delay means for international investor confidence, why stripping floors off future skyscrapers could permanently "sterilise" the UK’s most productive land, and what the City's ultimate message is to Downing Street as the UK navigates planning reform. If you want to understand the reality of the UK planning system and the delicate balance between preserving world heritage and building a modern economic powerhouse, this conversation is a must-watch. *** Want to work with us? Click: https://hedry.co.uk/ to get in touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Jul 2

    Andy Burnham's Economic Vision | Devolution, Public Control & The New Southwark Coalition

    Andy Burnham just laid out a radical new blueprint for the UK economy, shifting power away from Whitehall to a new "Number 10 North" in Greater Manchester. We discuss this means for business, devolution, and the markets. We also sit down with Councillor Victor Chamberlain, the new Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader of Southwark, to discuss the historic Lib Dem-Green joint administration and how it plans to tackle an £85 million budget black hole. Chamberlain also explains the multi-borough legal challenge against the Mayor of London's emergency measures package, which reduced fast-track affordable housing requirements from 35% to 20%. Addressing the argument that "35% of nothing is nothing," he explains why lowering affordable housing targets is, in his view, a race to the bottom that risks locking middle-income workers out of central London. 📥 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our daily morning email, the Political Business Lowdown, tracking everything from the leadership transition to Number 10: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2-ylGMS95QmyvpznNa4hOzA2ggf3w 📻 FIND KEVIN ON AIR: Catch Kevin giving regular insights on Times Radio, BBC News Channel, and Sky News, and catch-up on-demand. *** Want to work with us? Click: https://hedry.co.uk/ to get in touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Jun 25

    How Andy Burnham Captured Westminster

    The political landscape has completely shifted. Following Keir Starmer's dramatic resignation, Andy Burnham is on an unchallenged path to becoming the next Labour Leader and Prime Minister. In this episode of Political Business, Kevin and Nathan break down the monumental shift in Westminster, Burnham’s incoming transition team (including James Purnell), and what this means for the UK. We also dive into the sudden momentum halt for Reform UK after the Makerfield by-election, exploring the emerging internal power struggles between Nigel Farage, Zia Yusuf, and Robert Jenrick. Finally, we look at the growing civil war on the left, as London borough leaders launch a major judicial review against Sadiq Khan over affordable housing cuts. 💬 What do you think? Will Andy Burnham be a successful Prime Minister, or is he inheriting a poisoned chalice? Let us know in the comments! 📥 SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our daily morning email, the Political Business Lowdown, tracking everything from the leadership transition to Number 10 📻 FIND KEVIN ON AIR: Catch Kevin giving regular insights on Times Radio, BBC News Channel, and Sky News, and catch-up on-demand. *** Want to work with us? Click: https://hedry.co.uk/ to get in touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Join Nathan Parsad-Wyatt, former Conservative party candidate and adviser, and Kevin McKeever - former Labour staffer, candidate and adviser to some of Britain's biggest brands as they brief you on what politics and policy means for business. Both have stood for elections, both have advised on how to win elections. Now, their advice continues here, on this podcast, as the landscape around politics shifts politically, economically, socially and technologically - old approaches no longer cut through. Welcome to Political Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Lowick Hedry
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lowick Hedry
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    Political Business

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