The Sheffield Scoop

The Star, Sheffield
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Your local news podcast for the politics and people behind the great city of Sheffield. Each episode, host Harry Harrison (@hharrisonjourno) analyses some of the most pressing issues or touching stories in the Steel City, whilst being joined by the people you want to hear from. They’ll be joined by Sheffield icons who could make you laugh and cry, as well as local figures questioned on their latest political policy, or providing an inside view on the happenings at Sheffield Town Hall. Join us - you won’t regret it. Follow The Scoop on X @TheSheffScoop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 12/15/2024

    Historic by-election puts a teenager on the council - and Labour in a pickle

    A teenager from Birley made history when he won the Woodhouse by-election in Sheffield for the Liberal Democrats. The ward has voted for Labour at almost every opportunity since the 1960s. Willis Marshall joins Harry Harrison to discuss his win in November, Reform UK being just 10 votes behind and how he came to begin a political career at just 19-years-old. Later, Harry springs questions on Sheffield Labour deputy leader Ben Miskell on whether the party are concerned. Should they be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  2. 11/28/2024

    Paul Blomfield and assisted dying - from Westminster

    This could be a very consequential week in British politics and law. Kim Leadbeater's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill won't become law on Friday, November 29, but, if passed, will begin the rigourous process on its way to potentially become an Act of Parliament and become law. It would introduce assisted dying for adults, 18 and over, who are terminally ill and have six months or less left to live. It has split Parliament, including the Labour cabinet. Former Sheffield Central MP Paul Blomfield is the chair of Dignity in Dying, an organisation working to have assisted dying for the terminally ill introduced into UK law. Scoop host Harry Harrison went to Westminster two days before the vote and spoke with Paul on College Green, right outside the Palace of Westminster. The Sheffield Scoop is recorded, edited and produced by Harry Harrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  3. 09/20/2024

    Lord David Blunkett talks prisons and the future of the Labour Party

    It has been a while but The Sheffield Scoop is back and we have Lord David Blunkett on the podcast for our return. The former Home Secretary joins Harry Harrison to talk the crisis in our prisons, riots, Labour's new government, and his biggest political regret - Imprisonment for Public Protection. This episode has been produced and edited by Harry Harrison with The Star and National World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  4. 12/08/2023

    03 - Who is really in charge of Sheffield Labour?

    Sheffield Labour is in "special measures". It has been since the May elections, when former leader Terry Fox and his closest party allies were deposed and replaced with younger, fresh faces in an attempt to shake the legacy and controversy that came with the scandals of the years prior - most notably, the tree scandal and the Lowcock Report. This swift move by the party's national office in London, gave opponents and critics the chance to question who is in charge in Sheffield. Is it new leader Tom Hunt? Or is London's influence on a city hundreds of miles away stronger than ever? Two councillors, who resigned from the party along with five others - including Mr Fox - following the series of events since London's intervention, join the Sheffield Scoop for their first real sit down with reporters since they left. We ask them about allegations they were bullied ahead of their decision to defy the party whip on the Local Plan? How are they doing? And, most notably, who is in charge of Sheffield Labour? We're back - and this is a good one... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  5. 10/06/2023

    02 - The Leadmill and the Electric Group

    "The Battle for the Soul of Sheffield" between Phil Mills' Leadmill team and landlords, The Electric Group, has captivated music fans across the city and the country. Just weeks ago, Sheffield City Council granted the building landlords a shadow license, which puts them in the driving seat to take over sometime in 2024. The saga has become messy. 'Save The Leadmill' continue a social media campaign to try and prevent the takeover, which the Electric Group have said has been "libellous" at times. Electric Group CEO, Dominic Madden, joins The Sheffield Scoop for an honest conversation about the saga - whilst, true to form, The Leadmill tell us they won't have anyone available for interview. So what is happening at The Leadmill, who really is Dominic Madden and what does he plan to do with the venue if/when he takes over? Welcome to the Sheffield Scoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  6. 09/21/2023

    01 - Dan Walker and bullying at Sheffield Council

    In the first ever episode of the Sheffield Scoop, local resident and the former BBC Breakfast presenter who is now the face of Channel 5, Dan Walker, joins host Harry Harrison (@hharrisonjourno) to talk about his the Twitter (X) controversy over his 'People in Politics' interview with the Conservative Party Deputy Chairman, Lee Anderson MP. Dan also discusses his time on Strictly Come Dancing, Sheffield Wednesday, and reveals more of his favourite local food venues. Before that, Harry analyses the eye-opening figures revealing a potential bullying problem within Sheffield City Council. Local Democracy Reporter, Molly Williams (@1MollyWilliams), fills in for Harry's co-host, Alastair Ulke, offering a unique insight into the local authority and the culture of Steel City politics after more than five years of close observation. Follow @TheSheffScoop on X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  7. Trailer

    The Sheffield Scoop - The Trailer

    COMING SOON: Join Harry Harrison and Alastair Ulke as they dissect the latest news stories in Sheffield, along with a series of guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

Trailer

About

Your local news podcast for the politics and people behind the great city of Sheffield. Each episode, host Harry Harrison (@hharrisonjourno) analyses some of the most pressing issues or touching stories in the Steel City, whilst being joined by the people you want to hear from. They’ll be joined by Sheffield icons who could make you laugh and cry, as well as local figures questioned on their latest political policy, or providing an inside view on the happenings at Sheffield Town Hall. Join us - you won’t regret it. Follow The Scoop on X @TheSheffScoop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    The Star, Sheffield
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © National World
  • Show Website
    The Sheffield Scoop