From dissecting the Northern Powerhouse Partnership and its perception in society to critically examining the housing crisis and the urgent need for planning system reforms, this podcast episode offers insightful analysis and engaging conversations.

Welcome back to another episode of Fit For Purpose. In today's Friday Take, hosts Matthew McPherson and Nick Forbes are back from the Labour Party conference but are feeling a little under the weather with the conference flu cold. They dive into the recent happenings in the world of politics, including by elections, a party defection, and the impact on the SNP and Labour in Scotland. Tune in as they discuss the surprising results in the Rutherglen by election, the possible implications for the upcoming general election, and even test their political knowledge with a pub quiz question. Get ready for a lively discussion on the changing dynamics in Scottish politics and the renewed energy within the Labour party. Let's get started!

Join Matthew McPherson and Nick Forbes in this week's episode of Fit For Purpose as they discuss the bold missions, green energy transition, and the importance of cross-party collaboration in UK politics. Don't miss out on the insights and analysis that will leave you feeling informed and inspired.

Join hosts Matthew McPherson and Nick Forbes in the latest episode of Fit For Purpose's Friday Take as they delve into the pressing issues of government reform, railway nationalization, by-election surprises, clean air zones, party conferences, reshuffling, and the power of fear and hope in political campaigns

Cllr Louise McKinlay, Deputy Leader of Essex County Council, speaks with Nick Forbes about the challenges and achievements of being the first county in the UK to adopt a Levelling Up approach.

On this week’s episode Justine is joined by Lord Blunkett.

This week Justine talks to Nimko Ali OBE, a Somali-British social activist.

This week Justine is joined by LBC’s Iain Dale, they talk about Ian’s life, his journey to being a Conservative parliamentary candidate and beyond as one of the country’s most respected political pundits.

This week Justine talks to Baroness Helen Newlove, Helen is Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bolton, a deputy speaker in the House of Lords and a former Victims' Commissioner.

This week Justine launched the Levelling Up Goals, they were established with input from Social Mobility businesses, universities, civil society and MPs working together in our Purpose Coalition.