Whitehall Sources

By Shortbread Media

Top advisers to our significant political leaders analyse the successes and failures of today's politics, sharing their experiences of working in Whitehall. Kirsty Buchanan worked with Theresa May as ... more

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The podcast currently has 130 episodes available.

Whitehall Sources episodes:

January 03, 2024 Humza Yousaf in conversation
A chance to hear an extended, audience-led conversation with Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf first recorded and published in August 2023 on the Holyrood Sources podcast.
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1h 36min
December 20, 2023 The Security Election...and other 2023 bits
The conversation covers various topics, including the timing of the general election, negative campaigning, struggles to unite the Conservative Party, standout moments for Keir Starmer, and Rishi Sunak's challenges. Calum and Kirsty express their gratitude to the listeners and discuss the importance of policy discussions and focusing on security in the upcoming general election.
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46min
December 14, 2023 Baubles of Policy... Rwanda and Cop28
Kirsty Buchanan and Calum Macdonald discuss Rishi Sunak's difficult week and the challenges he faces as Prime Minister. They explore the lack of vision and direction in the Conservative Party and the jockeying for position within the party. They also discuss the missed opportunities and the need for bold actions. Additionally, they touch on COP 28 and the climate deal, highlighting the compromises and lack of progress.
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38min
December 07, 2023 Boris at The Covid Inquiry; Rishi's Rwanda deal
The conversation discusses Boris Johnson's emotional response during the COVID inquiry and the context in which it was given. It highlights the lack of empathy for bereaved relatives and the lack of self-doubt and introspection from Johnson and other key players. The conversation also explores Rishi Sunak's troubles and the Tory rebellions, as well as the culture war and divisions within the Conservative Party. It concludes with the uncertainty and chaos surrounding the party's future.

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42min
November 30, 2023 Alistair Darling... and Matt Hancock
Calum and Kirsty discuss Alistair Darling. Both have personal memories of him and stories about him. And Calum was reporting from the Covid Inquiry today as Matt Hancock gave evidence. So we discuss him too.
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37min
November 23, 2023 Autumn Statement and Migration
Former Treasury adviser Ian Mulheirn joins to discuss the autumn statement. Plus, the latest migration figures and trouble coming for Rishi Sunak at the Covid Inquiry.
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59min
November 15, 2023 Suella, Inflation, Rwanda, Ceasefire
Calum and Kirsty digest Suella Braverman's departure letter, inflation falling and Rishi Sunak hitting a target, the Rwanda policy ruled unlawful, and the House of Commons ceasefire vote that's resulted in sackings from Labour.
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25min
November 13, 2023 🚨RESHUFFLE feat. David Cameron
Calum and Kirsty with a bonus episode after a reshuffle that sees David Cameron back in government
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38min
November 08, 2023 'Hate' Marches, the King's Speech and the Rise of the Sunakians
Calum and Kirsty are joined by Max Wilson, who spent over five years working for the Labour Party in several different roles including as Head of Campaigns for the Parliamentary Labour Party’s (PLP) Political Services Unit and as Senior Political Adviser in the Leader of the Opposition’s Office (LOTO). We discuss the ins and outs of the responses to the Pro-Palestine marches. Also on the podcast - Sarah South who was an adviser to Prime Minister David Cameron reviews the King's Speech and when the General Election might be called. And Kirsty spotted some economic data that we wanted to unpack. Simon French, the Chief Economist & Head of Research at Panmure Gordon - who previously worked in the Cabinet Office - puts it into context.
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1h 3min
November 02, 2023 Sir Keir on the Middle East
Calum and Kirsty are joined by Max Wilson from Whitehouse Communications. Max spent over five years working for the Labour Party in several different roles including as Head of Campaigns for the Parliamentary Labour Party’s (PLP) Political Services Unit and as Senior Political Adviser in the Leader of the Opposition’s Office (LOTO). We discuss Sir Keir Starmer's speech on the Middle East and whether he's managing to maintain grip and authority on the Labour party.
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28min

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