The Whitehall Sources Christmas Special takes a hard look back at one of the most turbulent years in British and global politics — and asks what comes next.

Calum Macdonald, former No.10 adviser Kirsty Buchanan and political strategist Jo Tanner unpack the defining moments of 2025:

• The Labour welfare rebellion that exposed Keir Starmer’s leadership weaknesses
• Rachel Reeves’ emotional Commons moment and what it revealed about pressure at the top
• Angela Rayner, reshuffles, and why Starmer is being labelled an “unlucky general”
• Europe, Trump, Putin and the Alaska summit — and why the UK and EU look powerless on Ukraine
• Has anything really changed in global politics despite the noise?

Plus:

🎙️ Our favourite Whitehall Sources moments of the year

🔮 Bold predictions for 2026, including Keir Starmer’s future and Nigel Farage’s leadership of Reform UK

🎄 Festive politics, candid debate, and unfiltered analysis

If you want insider political analysis without the Westminster spin, this episode is essential listening.

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