The Northern Agenda
By Laudable
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 Agenda brings you discussion and analysis of the North's big political stories, from people experiencing them on the ground.
Rob Parsons speaks to politicians, activists, campaigners, experts, community figures, journalists, business leaders, pollsters and more about the political stories that really matter to the North - and from the North - that you won't hear about from the national media in London.
The Northern Agenda is a Laudable production for Reach. It is presented by Rob Parsons, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.
You can subscribe to the daily Northern Agenda newsletter here: http://www.thenorthernagenda.co.uk/
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 Agenda brings you discussion and analysis of the North's big political stories, from people experiencing them on the ground.
Rob Parsons speaks to politicians, activists, campaigners, experts, community figures, journalists, business leaders, pollsters and more about the political stories that really matter to the North - and from the North - that you won't hear about from the national media in London.
The Northern Agenda is a Laudable production for Reach. It is presented by Rob Parsons, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.
You can subscribe to the daily Northern Agenda newsletter here: http://www.thenorthernagenda.co.uk/
Latest episode
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🗣️ How new Sheffield council leader Tom Hunt is keeping his Labour colleagues in order and dealing with a massive pay equality claim from the unions
Rob Parsons is joined by new Sheffield council leader Tom Hunt, who's plotting a bright future after a turbulent few years, and Northumbria academic Katy Show on a turning point in research coming from the North -
🚌 Andy B's big bus gamble
Rob Parsons is joined by Joseph Timan to discuss the historic moment for public transport in Greater Manchester: buses coming back under public control with the launch of the Bee Network -
⚔️ The battle for the North begins | Liverpool MP Paula Barker on Labour's devolution plans | Bold idea for the Tories from the Northern Caucus
"The battle for the General Election is just getting started," proclaimed Angela Rayner this week. Our two guests give us an idea about we can expect from the two main parties as we get closer and closer to choosing our next Government. -
The North in Numbers: oversubscribed schools in the North
The North in Numbers takes over the podcast this week with Annie Gouk investigating the competition for school places -
⬆️ Preview of 'UP North: Innovative thinking from the North to unlock a more prosperous future for all'
Rob Parsons also chats to the Liverpool Echo's Liam Thorp about Rishi Sunak forcing violent criminals to face their victims in the dock, and how the Conservatives are playing fast and loose with the facts on fly-tipping. -
🛒 How our high streets can survive - and thrive - in the North
With Covid, the cost of living crisis and high businesses rates impacting our high streets, Rob Parsons asks how our towns and cities can not only survive - but thrive -
💼 A Level results, Lionesses, and addressing the regional imbalances for Northern entrepreneurs
Rob Parsons is joined by Louis Taylor, chief executive of the British Business Bank, and the People Powerhouse's Ruth Hannan -
The disabled young mum kicked off Hull council: Sarah Harper-Riches on the 'archaic rules' that forced her out of local politics
Sarah Harper-Riches speaks to Rob Parsons about the shock of being kicked off Hull council and why her story matters for the diversity of who represents us at local level -
🚢 From cul-de-sac to powerhouse, what does the future hold for Barrow?
Rob Parsons is joined by Barrow MP Simon Fell, as well as diving into digital poverty with tech CEO Mo Isap -
🦷 The tooth hurts: Inside the North's dentistry crisis
There's something rotten in the state of our teeth: Rob Parsons investigates the North-South divide in England when it comes to rotten teeth and oral health.
