
Top advisers to our significant political leaders analyse the successes and failures of today's politics, sharing their experiences of working in Whitehall. Jo Tanner is a political adviser and strategist who's worked with politicians from all parties - she's Managing Partner at Rud Pedersen UK. James Nation was Deputy Head of the Number 10 Policy Unit, Special Adviser to the Chancellor Rishi Suna... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 201 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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As Andy Burnham prepares for a potential move into Downing Street, the team breaks down his massive devolution speech in Manchester. Is "Number 10 North" a stroke of political genius or just rearranging deckchairs?
In this episode of Whitehall Sourc... more
Is Andy Burnham destined to be the next Prime Minister? In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Maconald, Jo Tanner, and James Nation break down the imminent "coronation" of the former Greater Manchester Mayor as the potential next leader of the ... more
Sir Keir Starmer has announced he is standing down as Prime Minister. In this emergency episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald, political strategist Jo Tanner, and former No. 10 deputy policy chief James Nation take you inside the room for one... more
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Andy Burnham has secured a historic landslide victory in the Makerfield by-election, taking 55% of the vote and delivering a mas... more
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Lucy Beresford was excruciatingly patronising in the so-called Money Psychology chapter.
The pro-Israel bias is appalling! Stick to internal affairs please Kirsty
It’s okay but a lot of really awkward long silences where they are on zoom - they could edit the long silences out.
The normal insight thrown away for unchallenged diogma from the Adam Smith Institute. So damn poor this episode
Really great listen. Wouldn’t miss an episode. Gets better each week.
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Insider-level analysis of UK politics, governance, and public policy presented by senior Westminster insiders. Regular conversations hinge on how Whitehall, civil service, and political strategy actually operate, with guests from think-tankish advisory roles, lobbying firms, and policy-focused media sharing behind-the-scenes perspectives on leadership, messaging, and major policy questions. Episodes commonly cover policing, energy and industrial strategy, budget and treasury dynamics, and the mechanics of political communications, often featuring insider commentary on how decisions are made, communicated, and perceived by the public. Noteworthy is the mix of practical, on-the-record guidance for navigating government processes and candid ta... more
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2. Adam Dunlop
3. Dr. Jackie Gray
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