Andy Burnham has completed his first month as Prime Minister – but how has he performed, and what are his biggest challenges?

In the latest episode of Northern Spin, co-hosts Chris Maguire and Frank McKenna assess Burnham’s first month in No 10, his communication style and the challenges ahead.

In this episode, Maguire and McKenna also discuss:

  • The pros and cons of Burnham’s social media strategy – and whether there’s a danger of style over substance
  • What’s gone wrong for Reform – and what it means for the North
  • Why Newcastle United’s fortunes on and off the pitch could have wider implications for the city
  • Why Lancashire’s councils can’t agree on the planned local government reorganisation
  • The tragedy involving Professor Jason Arday – and why comments from Julia Hartley-Brewer and Isabel Oakeshott crossed the line

Northern Spin is sponsored by Sancus Lending UK and produced by Dan Brown of Renowned.

It’s a joint production from BusinessCloud and Downtown in Business.

You can listen to the latest episode here.