Newscast
Title: Newscast
Episode Summary
Available for over a year, today’s episode features Chris recounting his encounter with Robert Kenyon, the Reform UK candidate in the Makerfield by-election. He also details how Kenyon, alongside Labour’s Andy Burnham, addressed scrutiny regarding their past records on significant policy issues. The discussion explores the continuing fallout from Kenyon’s remarks about women and evaluates whether Burnham’s campaign slogan, “Change Labour. Keep The Faith,” is resonating with the electorate. Additionally, the hosts examine the performance of the Conservative, Liberal Democrat, and Green party candidates during their appearances on Radio Manchester’s hot seat segment.
The show is joined by Sarah Lester of the Manchester Evening News and Kevin Fitzpatrick, a political reporter for BBC Radio Manchester. For a comprehensive list of candidates and further details on the Makerfield by-election, please visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrp1z8n4w2o
Listening & Engagement
Newscast is now accessible via smart speakers. To listen, simply say, "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast," a feature compatible with most devices. Join the online Newscast community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord
For feedback or contact, email newscast@bbc.co.uk or message us on WhatsApp at +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes are published daily. UK listeners can explore more BBC News and Current Affairs podcasts on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd
Production Credits
Newscast delivers daily analysis of the latest political developments from the BBC.
- Presenter: Adam Fleming
- Producers: Anna Harris, Gabriel Purcell-Davis, Shiler Mahmoudi
- Social Producer: Jem Westgate
- Technical Producer: Stephen Bailey
- Assistant Editor: Chris Gray
- Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham
Programme Website
Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-06-03 16:36:00 UTC