Political Business

In this episode of Political Business , Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever break down Donald Trump’s explosive comments on Greenland as he heads to the World Economic Forum in Davos — and what this new era of muscular US foreign policy means for the UK economy, NATO allies, and global trade. We explore: Trump’s tariff threats and the real risk to UK growth What Davos 2026 reveals about power,...

Breaking political news kicks off Political Business’ first podcast of 2026 as Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick from the Conservative shadow cabinet, amid claims he was planning a defection to Reform UK. In this episode, Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever unpack: Why Jenrick was seen as a leadership threat to Badenoch Whether Reform UK benefits from ex-Tory defectors The political theatre be...

2025 has been one of the most turbulent years in modern UK politics. In this end-of-year special episode , we look back at the key political moments of 2025 , the leaders who rose and fell , and what lies ahead in 2026 . From Keir Starmer’s challenges in Number 10 , the bungled handling of Labour rebellions , and the growing conversation about Labour leadership succession , to the rise of Reform U...

Two weeks on from Rachel Reeves’ first budget, the headlines have moved on — but the politics definitely hasn’t. In this episode of Political Business, Kevin and Nathan unpack the shifting dynamics inside Labour and the Conservatives as both parties prepare for a turbulent 2026 election cycle. We break down: 🔴 Labour’s internal anxiety despite a “successful” budget 🔴 Why Treasury insiders think...

One week after Rachel Reeves delivered Labour's Budget, the polls suggest 48% of people consider it a “bad budget.” In today’s episode of Political Business , Nathan and Kevin dissect the political fallout inside the Labour Party, the economics behind Reeves’ choices, and whether Keir Starmer’s position is as safe as it looks. We also break down reports that Nigel Farage has privately told donors...

Rachel Reeves has delivered her second Budget — and it’s one of the most politically significant moments of Labour’s new government. In this episode, we break down every major measure, from the 24 tax rises to the abolition of the two-child benefit cap , the mansion tax , frozen income tax thresholds, and the new pay-per-mile charge for EVs. We analyse: How Labour MPs reacted in the chamber What t...

The budget is one week away — and speculation inside government is spiralling. In this episode, we break down: 🔹 Rachel Reeves’ abandoned income tax rise 🔹 Treasury leaks and “smorgasbord” tax increases 🔹 Market reaction & OBR forecast surprises 🔹 Why local authorities may lose planning powers 🔹 The real factions organising inside Labour 🔹 Whether Keir Starmer can survive as leader 🔹 St...

Is Sir Keir Starmer facing a real leadership challenge — or just Westminster gossip gone wild? In this episode of Political Business , hosts Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever go inside the explosive week that’s rocking Downing Street. After Number 10’s extraordinary move to brief against Health Secretary Wes Streeting , Starmer’s inner circle is scrambling to project unity. But with rumours s...

In this episode of Political Business , hosts Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever unpack a week dominated by economic speeches and shifting political strategies. 📊 Rachel Reeves , the Chancellor, has set the scene for what’s being called “the most significant Budget in a generation.” With a £40 billion gap to fill, Reeves is preparing the public for tax rises across all demographics — a politi...

Labour has fallen to its lowest ever level of support in a new YouGov poll — just 17% . The Green Party, under new leader Zack Polanski , has now overtaken the Liberal Democrats. In this week’s Political Business , Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever break down what the numbers really mean for the Labour government, the opposition, and the shape of politics in 2025. We also unpack the governmen...

The UK government’s borrowing has hit record levels — £99.8 billion in just six months — while inflation holds steady at 3.8%. With the Budget looming, Rachel Reeves is trying to frame the economic challenge by blaming Brexit and promising a £6 billion blitz on red tape. In this episode, Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin unpack the numbers, the politics, and the strategy: – Why borrowing is spiralling...

Political Business with Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever breaks down this week’s biggest political and business stories — from Westminster to the housing market. This episode covers: Why neither Labour nor the Conservatives got a conference bounce . Major changes inside Number 10 Downing Street — is this a “grown-ups back in charge” moment for Keir Starmer? A deep dive into London’s housing...

In this week’s Political Business , Nathan Parsad-Wyatt reports from Manchester as the Conservative Party Conference 2025 wraps up - and it’s not all rosy for Kemi Badenoch. With polling sliding into the high teens and Robert Jenrick waiting in the wings, is her leadership already on borrowed time? Nathan and Kevin McKeever break down: 🔥 Kemi Badenoch’s leadership challenge — has she bought time...

In this episode of Political Business , Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever bring you exclusive insights direct from the Labour Party Conference 2025 in Liverpool . We unpack: What Keir Starmer’s landmark speech means for Labour’s future. Whether Andy Burnham’s influence has peaked after clashing with the Cabinet. The Deputy Leadership race and why it failed to make waves. Why the upcoming budg...

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