Political Business

Prime Minister Andy Burnham takes the stage at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, setting out a bold 10-year vision for the UK. In this special episode of Political Business , hosts Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever report live from the conference floor to analyse Burnham’s landmark speech, key policy announcements, and reactions from across local government and industry. Plus hear Kev...

In this episode of Political Business, Lowick Hedry's Associate Director, Stephen Gregory, speaks with Liberal Democrat London Mayoral Candidate, Sarah Olney, and Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council, Bridget Smith, live from the party's conference in Brighton. This episode also explores the recent international and domestic political events, including UK Prime Minister's UN...

In this episode of Political Business, Kevin joins Nathan from One World Trade Center in New York during UNGA week to share exclusive insights on how US investors view the UK’s shifting political landscape—and why a "delivery problem" is stalling transatlantic business. Back in London, Nathan breaks down the massive £72 million funding package for Reform UK from mega-donors Ben Delo and Christophe...

In this episode, we take an exclusive look into the massive transformation planned for London’s iconic Oxford Street. With the Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC) stepping in as the local planning authority, major changes are coming to one of the world's most famous retail and commercial hubs, with Nabeel Khan of the Oxford Street Development Corporation. From closing the street to vehicl...

In this week’s episode of Political Business, Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever dissect a chaotic week in UK politics following the Reform UK conference in Birmingham. From internal power struggles and donation scandals to the physical assault of a protester, is Nigel Farage’s leadership on fragile ground—and is Zia Yusuf quietly preparing a shadow leadership bid? Plus, the hosts break down t...

In this episode of Political Business , Nathan sits down with Reform UK's candidate for the 2028 London Mayoral Election, Laila Cunningham, at the party's annual conference in Birmingham. Laila reflects on her ambitions for mayoralty, outlines her pitch to the capital's businesses and voters and addresses the recent controversy surrounding the party's donations. Nathan and Kevin also discuss the p...

In this episode of Political Business , Nathan sits down on the 17th floor of City Hall with Councillor Paul Swaddle, Leader of Westminster City Council. Paul reflects on his journey in Conservative Party politics—from joining during the 1997 general election defeat to serving on the party board and earning an OBE. Now over 100 days into his leadership, he addresses the massive challenges facing W...

Welcome back to Political Business ! After a couple weeks off, Kevin McKeever and Nathan Parsad-Wyatt look at the changing UK political landscape following a high-stakes summer. From Andy Burnham’s first weeks in office and Labour’s strategy to Kemi Badenoch strengthening the Conservatives and the internal battles facing Reform UK, we break down where every major UK political party stands heading...

Are Reform UK starting to fracture from within? In this week's episode of Political Business, hosts Kevin McKeever and Nathan Parsad-Wyatt dive into the shifting dynamics of the British right wing, Kemi Badenoch’s recent leadership missteps, and whether prime ministers should actually take summer breaks. In this episode: • Reform UK & Rupert Lowe: Is Nigel Farage losing control as Restore Brit...

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":...

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 s...

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 20...

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 lands...

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 disp...

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...

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 pla...

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...

Andy Burnham has secured a historic landslide victory in the Makerfield by-election, taking 55% of the vote and delivering a massive blow to Reform UK. Is this the end of the road for Prime Minister Keir Starmer?  In this episode of Political Business, hosts Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever break down the dramatic ground war in Makerfield, how Burnham successfully mobilized "unicorn" no...

The Keir Starmer premiership faces its biggest threat yet. Following the public resignation of the Defence Secretary, the Labour government has been plunged into a massive internal crisis. With the Makerfield by-election days away, is Andy Burnham preparing a dramatic leadership challenge to enter Number 10? In this episode of Political Business, Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever break down t...

The local election dust has settled, but the real political warfare is just beginning. In this episode of Political Business, hosts Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever break down another week in UK politics— They discuss the tragic murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton and whether Reform's response is out of touch and politically divisive. Following the May 7th elections, multiple London borough...

The battle lines are drawn for the Makerfield by-election, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most consequential in British political history. In this episode of Political Business, hosts Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever break down the massive shift on the ground. With Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham aiming for a return to Westminster, his eyes are firmly set on the brewing Labour leadership...

In this episode of Political Business , Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever look ahead to the Makerfield by-election. How will the campaign be won and lost and has Reform already made a mistake with their choice of candidate? Could this become the most consequential by-election in British political history, how much power is in the hands of Makerfield residents? We also bring you live interview...

London has spoken. In this special LIVE episode of Political Business , Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever break down the seismic shifts in the capital’s political map. From a "bad night for Labour" in their traditional heartlands to the unexpected surge of the Green Party and a surprising Conservative comeback in Westminster, we analyse what this means for the future of British governance. Th...

On the final episode of Political Business before the elections in England, Scotland and Wales, Kevin McKeever and Nathan Parsad-Wyatt look ahead at what to expect as the results flood in across Thursday night and Friday. 20 million people are set to vote in what many are calling the UK Mid-terms. They ask what different results could mean for the political parties, and whether they could results...

One week to go! Parliament has prorogued, pressure is mounting on Keir Starmer, and the countdown to election day is on. In this week’s episode of Political Business, Nathan and Kevin break down a difficult week for the government — and what it means as MPs leave Westminster to campaign. From growing unrest inside the Labour Party to the King’s high-profile visit to the United States, we explore t...