Westminster Insider
POLITICOPOLITICO’s weekly political series lifts the curtain on how Westminster really works, offering in-depth insight into the political issues which typically only get broad-brush treatment in the wider media.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 193 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureDocumentaryNewsPolitics | |||
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With England through to the knockout stages of the World Cup and hopes rising that football might finally be coming home, Westminster is watching nervously — and closely.
The beautiful game shapes the national mood like little else. For politicians,... more
The Greater Manchester mayoralty made Andy Burnham famous. Now he's hoping he can take the approach he developed in the city to the whole country.
This week on Westminster Insider, host Sascha O'Sullivan speaks to four serving mayors — and one forme... more
Makerfield has proved to be the making of Andy Burnham’s bid for the top job, but could it also be the moment that Nigel Farage’s ambitions for Number 10 took a knock?
While Reform UK continues to lead the national polls, it failed to capture the Gr... more
Andy Burnham is the new Labour MP for Makerfield, heading for parliament and, likely, Number 10.
But what does his momentous win here on the outskirts of Wigan tell us about his chances of masterminding a wider Labour revival as prime minister?
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I enjoy these but the Burnham stuff - Christ on a bike. I lived in Mcr 1990s and the buses were already yellow and called the Bee Line. Used to say ‘careful when you step from the buzz’. All he’s done is join them up across GM. You’ve been in SW1 for too long. In Sascha’s case NSW1 😂
Apple Podcasts5sussexgardenfurniture
United Kingdom16 days ago - Vocal Fry
Sacha O’Sullivan has a rather bad case of vocal fry which was made popular by the Kardshadians. Not easy on the ears, and distracting
Apple Podcasts2Arthur ShufflehouseUnited Kingdom20 days ago - Far too pro Israeli
A real shame
Apple Podcasts2Nathan C UKUnited Kingdom2 months ago - A different but good listen
A clever podcast which investigates further into the world of politics and unearths less covered but more insightful aspects of the life and history of politicians and the political world in general. The podcast is good at taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture with interesting guests.
Apple Podcasts4Lmacc25United Kingdom3 months ago - Great ep
Enjoyer the ep on the pressures/requirements on PMs
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Apple Podcasts | #55 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #116 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #221 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #26 |  South Korea/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #60 |  Hong Kong/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #62 |  Saudi Arabia/News/Politics |
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What is Westminster Insider about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This weekly briefing pulls back the curtain on how Westminster operates, centering insider perspectives from politicians, journalists, and civil servants. Episodes typically explore leadership transitions, crisis management, parliamentary procedure, and UK–EU dynamics, often yarned together with historical context and cross-border comparisons. A distinguishing trait is the willingness to surface candid anecdotes from inside briefings, ministerial kitchens, and Downing Street conduct, alongside sober analyses of policy trade-offs and infrastructure debates. It frequently features high-profile guests and has a knack for turning complex parliamentary logistics into actionable takeaways for listeners considering political strategy, policy impac... more
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Westminster Insider launched 6 years ago and published 193 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Westminster Insider include:
1. Robert Jenrick
2. Steve Cobb
3. Edwina Currie
4. Peter Tatchell
5. Sophie Cowen
6. Dr. Maria Stephan
7. Matthew Elliott
8. Henry Hill
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