Andy Burnham, Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Andy Street, Conservative Mayor of the West Midlands, discuss their contrasting politics, similarities between English cities, achieving equivalence and shifting power, the impact of Brexit, and the effects of the global economy on cities.

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, champions innovation and investment in his city by linking it with Cambridge and Oxford. He discusses strategies to boost start-ups in sectors like AI, life sciences, and manufacturing. The conversation also dives into the advantages of collaboration between these key hubs and addresses challenges such as airline taxes impacting connectivity. Burnham emphasizes local governance's role in driving economic growth and fostering a thriving ecosystem for new ventures.

In this engaging discussion, Chancellor Rachel Reeves, alongside political commentators Andrew Marr, Rachel Cunliffe, and Mayor Andy Burnham, delves into her pivotal speech at the Labour Party Conference. They explore whether her optimistic approach can effectively shift Labour's narrative. The conversation touches on the balance between addressing past shortcomings and projecting a hopeful future. Insights from Nicholas Harris further highlight the dynamics at the recent Reform Party conference, revealing shifts in voter sentiment and challenges for traditional parties.

Husam Zomlot, a Palestinian diplomat, discusses the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and blames Netanyahu for delays in hostage negotiations. John Glen tackles Labour’s financial claims, arguing their integrity is questionable. Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, calls for calm in response to a recent police incident, highlighting the importance of measured reactions. The conversation weaves through pressing political issues including accountability for water companies and the potential impact of Labour’s financial revelations on taxpayers.

Theresa May announces she will leave politics, former colleagues share insights, mayors from the North West discuss political system changes, controversies during May's tenure, challenges of the whipping system in Parliament, reflections on leaving Westminster and political transformation