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Does rugby league hold key to Andy Burnham's success?

Two weeks out from potentially the most consequential by-election in modern British political history, The Rundown takes a look at one of the key issues for the people of Makerfield; that of rugby league.

Does a Burnham PM mean PR's time has come?

As Westminster watchers try to work out what Andy Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ agenda might mean for the country if he wins the Makerfield by-election and becomes Prime Minister, this week host Alain Tolhurst looks …

Could the UK rejoin the EU?

With the idea of rejoining the European Union suddenly back on the agenda after Andy Burnham's selection for the Makerfield by-election and the positioning ahead of potential Labour leadership contest, this week we’re looking at whet…

Starmer on the brink after May 7 mauling

NB: This episode was recorded *before* Wes Streeting resigned and Josh Simons stood aside for Andy BurnhamAfter crushing defeats across the UK last week for Keir St…

What to look out for at the local elections

As voters nationwide prepare to go to the polls for a highly anticipated set of local elections, this week we have a special episode giving you a guide to the key results, when to expect them, how to interpret them, and what might happen nex…

A Tory revival or one final nail on May 7?

With Parliament prorogued Westminster is in full campaigning mode a week out from the May 7 elections, and while the conversation largely centres around potential massive Labour losses across the UK and Reform’s continued rise, there is anot…

Mandelson crisis exposes No10's civil service rift

As the Mandelson vetting affair rumbles on, the pod takes a look at how damaging the sacking of Olly Robbins and the briefing wars that have followed it are for relations between government and Whitehall.

Is this Andy Burnham's moment?

CONTENT WARNING: This episode does include a small amount of language unsuitable for childrenThis week, as campaigning ahead of the May elections began in earnest, …

How do ministers reform public services?

This week's episode looks at public service reform, how important ministerial leadership is in driving Whitehall transformation, and what this government can learn from those who successfully executed their vision.…

The big May elections preview pod

With Parliament now in its Easter recess, focus switches to a very large and very crucial set of elections across the UK next month, with 130 councils in England as well as the Scottish and Welsh Parliament up for grabs.&l…