In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald, Kirsty Buchanan (former adviser to PM Theresa May) and Jo Tanner (political strategist) unpack Kemi Badenoch’s dramatic reshuffle of the shadow cabinet — is it about party unity, performance, or a subtle pivot toward the centre?

We discuss:

• James Cleverley’s return to the frontbench and Rob Jenrick’s surprise survival
• Kemi’s “think tank” leadership style vs. the need for visible political fight
• Trump’s upcoming visit to Scotland: footgolf diplomacy, tariffs, and political theatre
• Sir Keir Starmer’s warning about social cohesion and rising far-right disinformation
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• The inside scoop from Jo’s recent appearance on BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (including a hilarious paparazzi moment)

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📰 Mentioned:

• Will Lloyd’s New Statesman article on Badenoch
• The Times reporting on protests and immigration disinformation

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