The Bylines Network Podcast
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Money in Politics and Burnham's First Conference
Money in Politics and Burnham's First Conference
About this podcast
The Bylines Network podcast is the official audio accompaniment to our growing family of regional publications. We explore the issues that matter, and speak with leading voices in progressive politics, business, and media.
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Episodes
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- Money in Politics and Burnham's First Conference · 1 h 8 min · Season 5 Episode 10Money in politics is a topic as old as politics itself. With various scandals and politicians in the news about how much money can be donated, as well as the topic of a donations…
- A Brief History of Joke Candidates in the UK · 30 min · Season 5 Episode 9There was a By-Election this month, but rather give the major candidate air time he was so obviously desperate for, we at the Podcast decided to do something a little different…
- Our Bindependance Day...And the Greater Manchester By-Election · 24 minIt's been a month of change here in the UK. A brand new Prime Minister leaving his previous post, thus triggering a By-Election for the Greater Manchester Mayoralty. Little did…
- 5 Years On: East Anglia Bylines · 30 minIt's that time of the year again where we celebrate the 5 year anniversary of a publication within the Bylines Network. This time we'll be looking eastwards as we talk to Anna…
- Happy Brexit Day, How's it Gone? · 40 min · Season 5 Episode 8Poorly. It's been 10 years since the Leave EU Referendum. Our three hosts sit down and discuss the different perspectives had on that eventful day, whether it's been successful…
- Bylines Network Reports: Tan Dhesi Talks about the Riots in Southampton · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 2After a week of high tension and intense debate across the UK following the prosecution of the murderer of Henry Nowak, Bylines Network talks to prominent Sikh MP Tan Dhesi. In a…
- A Look at the National/Local Election Fallout · 57 min · Season 5 Episode 7Part 4 of 4 this week as we round off the look at the National/Local Elections in Great Britain. We are joined once again by Martin Roche from Bylines Scotland and Charles Smith…
- A Look at the Welsh National Elections · 30 min · Season 5 Episode 6Now, in part 3 of our series, we now look to the elections in Wales. Here, we speak to Dr Charles Smith, co-Editor in Chief of Bylines Cymru, about recent events in Wales ad what…
- A Look at the Scotland National Elections · 35 min · Season 5 Episode 5In our 4 part miniseries, focusing on the upcoming elections look now to Scotland. We are joined by Martin Roche of Bylines Scotland, to give much more of an insight of the state…
- A Look at the English Local Elections · 39 min · Season 5 Episode 42026, nearly 2 years on from the General Election that saw them get a massive majority in Westminster, Labour look like they will lose a catastrophic amount of councillors and…
- 16 Year Olds will be Able to Vote. Let's Talk About it. · 27 minIn the midst of all th global news going on, there's an important piece of legislation making its way through parliament right now. The Representation of the People Act extends…
- 4 Years Later, Let's Talk about the Ukraine War! · 39 min · Season 5 Episode 2It's been 4 years since the illegal, full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia. However, since the election of Trump in 2024, there has been a push for peace from Ukraine's…
- Bylines Network Reports with Paul Koberstein · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 2This time on Bylies Network Reports, Mark Cunliffe and Anna Damski speak to Paul Koberstein about his recent book, co-authored with Jessica Applegate (found here…
- Bylines Network Reports: Ronnie Barbour talks to Phil White of Patriotic Millionaires · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 1Brand new year, brand new series of Bylines Reports. This time, Ronnie Barbour from the Bylines Scotland Podcast interviews Phil White of Patriotic Millionaires. Here, Mr White…
- Oh Dear God, What Was January 2026??? · 39 min · Season 5 Episode 1New Year, New Headlines!! It didn't take too long for the President to make headlines as US Forces kidnap Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro. Which then caused a domino effect of…
- 5 Years On: Kent and Surrey Bylines · 1 h 6 minHappy New Year Everyone. Let's celebrate and ring in 2026 by celebrating Kent & Surrey's 5 year anniversary. Join our hosts as they interview the editorial team and several…
- S4 EP28 Good News from 2025 You Might Have Missed · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 28Often, negativenews makes theheadlines and it makes people sadand depressed about the stateof the world. But there has been some good news from the last 12 months. Our hosts go…
- Bylines Network Reports: Talking to George Monbiot · 51 minGeorge Monbiot is a journalist and environmental political activist. He writes regualrlly for publications such as the Guardian and even joined us for a talk at the Byline…
- S4 EP27 The 2025 Autumn Budget · 24 minAt the end of November, Rachel Reeves unvieled a new Autumn Budget. Our hosts, Julian and Chris, go through the major measures in it to tell you the good, the bad, and the…
- Bylines Network Reports: Talking to Dominic Grieve · 53 minDominic Grieve is a former Conservative MP for Beaconsfield and current Co-President of the European Movement. In this episode, Peter and Michelle of West England Bylines…







