Political Business
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Podcast Overview
<p>Join Nathan Parsad-Wyatt, former Conservative party candidate and adviser, and Kevin McKeever - former Labour staffer, candidate and adviser to some of Britain's biggest brands as they brief you on what politics and policy means for business. Both have stood for elections, both have advised on how to win elections. Now, their advice continues here, on this podcast, as the landscape around politics shifts politically, economically, socially and technologically - old approaches no longer cut through. Welcome to Political Business.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
August 7, 2026
Right-Wing Fractures and Badenoch Gaffes
<p>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.</p><br><p>In this episode:</p><p>• Reform UK & Rupert Lowe: Is Nigel Farage losing control as Restore Britain pushes the party further to the right? </p><p>• The Clacton By-Election & Farage’s Future: Is Farage an electoral asset or an emerging liability?</p><p>• Kemi Badenoch’s Controversial Week: Assessing the Conservative leader's political judgment after a council candidate backlash and her "bins" comments.</p><p>• Summer Recess Debate: Why media attacks on politicians taking holidays (like Andy Burnham & David Cameron) are missing the point.</p><br><p>🎙️ ABOUT POLITICAL BUSINESS</p><p>Bringing you insider analysis on UK politics, party strategy, and political comms every week. </p><br><p>#UKPolitics #ReformUK #KemiBadenoch #NigelFarage #ConservativeParty #PoliticalBusiness #UKNews</p><p>***</p><p>Want to work with us? Click: <a href=" https://hedry.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hedry.co.uk/</a> to get in touch.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 31, 2026
Understanding the Burnham Administration
<p><strong>Andy Burnham’s First 14 Days as PM: Poll Bounces, No. 10 North & Strategic Masterplans </strong></p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>In this episode of Political Business, we take a deep dive into:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>The "Burnham Bounce":</strong> How Labour's polling is shifting and why favorability ratings are up 19 points.</li><li><strong>Number 10 North:</strong> Symbolic branding or real decentralization?</li><li><strong>Policy Blitz:</strong> Electricity VAT cuts, bus caps, and the battle over adult social care.</li><li><strong>The Greater Manchester By-Election:</strong> Why Reform UK activists shifted focus and what Bev Craig's campaign signals for Labour's northern footprint.</li><li><strong>Summer Reading List:</strong> Must-read political books (featuring Head North and Lee Kuan Yew’s From Third World to First).</li></ul><p>***</p><p>Want to work with us? Click: <a href=" https://hedry.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hedry.co.uk/</a> to get in touch.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 22, 2026
Burnham's New Cabinet and Ending Political Violence
<p>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?</p><br><p>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 such a change.</p><br><p>Finally they discuss the importance of political security and safety, having experienced, how do we keep public servants safe?</p><p>***</p><p>Want to work with us? Click: <a href=" https://hedry.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hedry.co.uk/</a> to get in touch.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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<p>Join Nathan Parsad-Wyatt, former Conservative party candidate and adviser, and Kevin McKeever - former Labour staffer, candidate and adviser to some of Britain's biggest brands as they brief you on what politics and policy means for business. Both have stood for elections, both have advised on how to win elections. Now, their advice continues here, on this podcast, as the landscape around politics shifts politically, economically, socially and technologically - old approaches no longer cut through. Welcome to Political Business.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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