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 contest. But Keir Starmer has more than just Burnham to worry about—former Prime Minister Tony Blair has just dropped a blistering 5,500-word critique of the current government's lack of vision.
Meanwhile on the right, Reform UK is facing a surprise threat from 'Restore Britain'—the Rupert Lowe and Elon Musk-backed movement that is gaining rapid traction on TikTok and Facebook. Is the right-wing vote about to split, handing Labour an easy win?
Plus, we speak exclusively with Westminster's Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning, Councillor Tim Barnes, on why the new Conservative administration has dropped their legal challenge against Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianisation.
Topics covered in this episode
Makerfield By-Election Overview
The Rise of Restore Britain: How Musk & Rupert Lowe are Splitting Reform
Is Andy Burnham Campaigning to be Prime Minister?
Tony Blair’s Savage 5,500-Word Essay vs. Keir Starmer
Wes Streeting & The Strategic Labour Leadership Battle
Westminster Politics: The Oxford Street Pedestrianisation Legal Battle
Exclusive Interview: Cllr Tim Barnes on Growth, Planning & Sadiq Khan
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