In defence of Dan Hewitt, why Tony Blair is the most powerful man in the Labour Party, why the Labour reshuffle is all about the North and some rare praise for a Tory from Michael Taylor. PLUS: the local government funding crisis and a refresh on which snowflakes we're blocked by.

Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 2: What Does 'Off the Record' Really Mean?

Experienced journalists Michael Taylor and Chris Maguire have launched a new political podcast to give a greater voice to the North.

The pair are both former editors of North West Business Insider and have joined forces with Manchester-based agency What Media to produce the ‘Northern Spin’ podcast.

The hosts say the weekly 30-minute podcast will provide insight into current affairs, politics and a bit of business, but from a uniquely Northern perspective.

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Experienced journalists Michael Taylor and Chris Maguire have launched a new political podcast to give a greater voice to the North. The pair are both former editors of North West Business Insider and have joined forces with Manchester-based agency What Media to produce the ‘Northern Spin’ podcast. The hosts say the weekly 30-minute podcast will provide insight into current affairs, politics and a bit of business, but from a uniquely Northern perspective.

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Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 2: What Does 'Off the Record' Really Mean?

Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 2: What Does 'Off the Record' Really Mean?