This week's podcast is coming to you from The People's Powerhouse Annual Convention. The Northern Agenda editor Rob Parsons is joined by a series of speakers and guests at the 'This is the North' conference, held in Manchester.

To discuss the events of the day, as well as what the North needs to progress and thrive, Rob chatted to:

⬆️ Finn Oldfield, media and comms co-ordinator at The People's Powerhouse

⬆️ Edna Robinson, chair of The People's Powerhouse

⬆️ Jonathon Prasad, research associate at the Global Race Centre for Equality, based at the University of Central Lancashire

⬆️ Nicola Lynch, a social impact and social value consultant

⬆️ Beth Abbit, journalist and editor of the Mancunian Way newsletter from the Manchester Evening News

⬆️ Nathan Parker, spoken word artist, who wrote and performed the 'This is the North' poem for the conference

The Northern Agenda is a Laudable production for Reach. It is presented by Rob Parsons, and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

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