Whitehall Sources
By Calum Macdonald
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 PM, and Liz Truss when she was Secretary of State. 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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Latest episode
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The Budget
In our first ever crossover episode with the Holyrood Sources podcast, we assess the implications of the UK Government budget.The first section of both podcasts features former advisers from across the political … -
Labour in the USA, Prisoners Released, The Budget
Calum Macdonald and Kirsty Buchanan discuss various pressing political issues in the UK, including prison overcrowding, the Labour Party's involvement in US elections, and the upcoming budget. Kirsty shares insights from her experience in th… -
Salmond, Budget previews, UK & US Polling
Calum and Kirsty discuss recent budget leaks and their implications, the ongoing political controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's concert, and reflect on the legacy of Alex Salmond following his passing. They explore the impact of Salmond o… -
BE MORE NORMAL! Tory Leadership Contest latest
In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald and Kirsty Buchanan discuss the mounting expectations surrounding the upcoming UK budget, the implications of Sue Gray's resignation, and the unexpected twists in the Conservative leaders… -
The Four Tories
In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald and Kirsty Buchanan delve into the current political landscape, focusing on the escalating tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing Conservative leadership contest in the UK. They anal… -
Political Forecast: What Lies Ahead for Labour?
Calum and Kirsty are joined by Jo Tanner who's nursing some Lemsip after Labour Party Conference. We delve into the recent Labour Party conference, exploring its significance, the challenges faced by the new government, and the public's perc… -
The PM in the Oval Office... with Lord Darroch
Former UK Ambassador to the US, Kim Darroch, on Sir Keir's visit to President Biden -
The Phoney War? No Pain No Gain
In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald discusses the current political landscape with Kirsty Buchanan and Theo Bertram. They touch on topics such as Keir Starmer's speech, the challenges facing the Labour government, and the upcoming b… -
Labour's Growth Minefield
In this conversation, Calum and Kirsty discuss various challenges and potential obstacles that the Labour government may face in achieving their growth agenda. They touch on topics such as the employment rights bill, train drivers' pay, and a recent … -
The Riots: Who Do We Point To?
Calum and Kirsty are joined by John McTernan, former political secretary to Tony Blair to discuss who is to blame for the riots across the country, who should have done more to prevent them to get this far and who could lead us from them. Su…
