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Whitehall Sources

Whitehall Sources

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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. Journalist and broadcaster Calum Macdonald manages their in-tray of talking points, U-turns and crises. From parties in Westminster to the tactics of SpAds, this is your exclusive insight into how politics is done and how politicians work. We welcome insiders and analysts to join the conversation each week.

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Episodios
  • Is an Emergency Budget Coming?

    Is an Emergency Budget Coming?
    Apr 3 2026

    As UK energy costs soar, industry leaders are calling for an Emergency Budget to prevent mass deindustrialisation. In this episode of Whitehall Sources, we dive into the brewing cabinet split between Rachel Reeves and Ed Miliband over North Sea oil drilling.


    • Emergency Budget 2026: Why Make UK’s Verity Davidge says the government must intervene now to save British manufacturing.
    • Energy Security: The "screeching U-turn" on Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields.
    • Business at Risk: How record-high energy bills and business rates are forcing UK firms to the brink.

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    40 m
  • "Bacon Sandwich" to Most Powerful Man in Government? The Ed Miliband Evolution

    "Bacon Sandwich" to Most Powerful Man in Government? The Ed Miliband Evolution
    Mar 27 2026

    Is Ed Miliband actually the most powerful man in the UK government? 🇬🇧

    In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Calum Macdonald and Jo Tanner sit down with Will Lloyd, Deputy Editor at the New Statesman, to discuss his explosive deep-dive into the "Milibandism" taking over Westminster.

    While the headlines focus on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves, it’s the Energy Secretary who is quietly reshaping the British economy. We explore:

    • The Gordon Brown Connection: How Miliband’s 10 years as a Treasury advisor shaped his "steely core."
    • The "Millie-Fan" Renaissance: Why he is the most popular cabinet minister among Labour members.
    • The Energy Gamble: Is his 2030 Net Zero target a visionary move or a political suicide mission?
    • The Battle with Trump & Farage: Why Labour wants a fight over green energy.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    38 m
  • From "Bacon Sandwich" to Most Powerful Man in Whitehall? The Ed Miliband Evolution

    From "Bacon Sandwich" to Most Powerful Man in Whitehall? The Ed Miliband Evolution
    Mar 27 2026

    Is Ed Miliband actually the most powerful man in the UK government? 🇬🇧

    In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Calum Macdonald and Jo Tanner sit down with Will Lloyd, Deputy Editor at the New Statesman, to discuss his explosive deep-dive into the "Milibandism" taking over Westminster.

    While the headlines focus on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves, it’s the Energy Secretary who is quietly reshaping the British economy. We explore:

    • The Gordon Brown Connection: How Miliband’s 10 years as a Treasury advisor shaped his "steely core."
    • The "Millie-Fan" Renaissance: Why he is the most popular cabinet minister among Labour members.
    • The Energy Gamble: Is his 2030 Net Zero target a visionary move or a political suicide mission?
    • The Battle with Trump & Farage: Why Labour wants a fight over green energy.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Más Menos
    38 m
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