
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 | 196 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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In this Whitehall Sources special, Calum Macdonald, Jo Tanner and James Nation
are joined by Adam Dunlop (CEO of Carents) and Dr. Jackie Gray (Carents Founder) to pull back the curtain on the UK's adult carer crisis.
They dive deep into the econo... more
On today’s episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Calum Macdonald, James Nation and Jo Tanner react to the breaking news that John Healey has resigned as Cabinet Secretary.
In a bombshell revelation, Healey’s resignation letter claimed that the ... more
On today's episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald, Jo Tanner and James Nation discuss a week in UK politics that was dominated by only one story.
The tragic murder of 18-year-old student Henry Novak and the subsequent release of harrowing pol... more
This week, Calum Macdonald, Jo Tanner and James Nation dive into another week of political drama.
We dissect Sir Tony Blair’s explosive 5,700-word essay critiquing the current administration's lack of a coherent plan for a fast-changing world.
Wh... 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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