About this podcast
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 - she's Managing Partner at Rud Pedersen UK. James Nation was Deputy Head of the Number 10 Policy Unit, Special Adviser to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak and is now Managing Director at Forefront Advisers. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 218 episodes
- US Midterms Special... with D.C. Sources · 46 min · Season 5 Episode 50Welcome to a special bonus episode from the Sources podcast family, brought to you by D.C. Sources! On the midterm special D.C. Sources podcast, Maura Gillespie, Meghan Hays and…
- Is the Budget the start of Burnham's problems? · 47 min · Season 5 Episode 49This week on the Whitehall Sources podcast, Joe Hawkins stands in for Calum Macdonald and is joined by James Nation and Jo Tanner for an assessment of what was in the Budget…
- Why Labour MPs need to get out of the Southeast... with Henry Tufnell · 48 min · Season 5 Episode 48In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Henry Tufnell, Labour MP for Mid and South Pembrokeshire, discusses the importance of supporting British industry, the role of…
- How to Work with Trump on Issues like Ukraine... with Mike Martin MP · 46 min · Season 5 Episode 47On this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, we explore the complex dynamics of international security, US-UK relations, and the future of military technology with expert…
- Will Kemi Badenoch win the Conservatives a General Election? · 41 min · Season 5 Episode 46In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Calum Macdonald, James Nation and Jo Tanner analyse the key outcomes of the recent Conservative Party Conference, focusing on…
- Bonus Episode: 24 Hours at Labour Conference · 25 min · Season 5 Episode 45On this special episode of the Sources Podcasts, we're taking you to Liverpool for 24 hours at Labour Party Conference 2026. Hear the secrets of Political Christmas with…
- The Questions After Labour Conference · 47 min · Season 5 Episode 44Journalists and Labour Party members return from Liverpool buoyed by Andy Burnham's speech at Party Conference, but has he answered the questions that lie immediately ahead, or…
- How Can Andy Burnham Play Conference? · 37 min · Season 5 Episode 43In this episode of Whitehall Sources, we explore the upcoming Labour Party conference, the impact of recent polling data, and the strategic considerations for political parties…
- Can Andy Burnham Save UK Economy? · 36 min · Season 5 Episode 42In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald, Jo Tanner and James Nation break down a turbulent week in Westminster. The team dives deep into the escalating economic…
- Nigel Farage Under Fire: Foreign Money Scandal Exposed & UK Tourist Tax · 34 min · Season 5 Episode 41Reform UK is facing growing pressure after a Channel 4 investigation into allegations surrounding foreign donations, while Nigel Farage and the party attempt to deal with the…
- Burnham’s High-Stakes Commons Debut: PMQs, EU Reset & Budget Outlook · 44 min · Season 5 Episode 40As Parliament reconvenes, Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares for his high-stakes House of Commons debut. From facing PMQs for the first time as PM to managing backbench…
- Can Andy Burnham Actually Fix Britain's Broken Welfare & Homelessness Crisis? · 33 min · Season 5 Episode 39Is Andy Burnham shifting real economic power from the Treasury to "Number 10 North," or is it just political symbolism? In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Calum…
- Farage wins (again) · 26 min · Season 5 Episode 38Nigel Farage wins 63% of the vote in the Clacton by-election, but skips his own victory speech as security claims collide with police statements. Meanwhile, Count Binface takes…
- Is the "Burnham Bounce" Real? · 33 min · Season 5 Episode 37Labour takes a lead in the polls, but is the "Burnham Bounce" here to stay? In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, the team dissects a massive week in UK politics…
- The Devolution Revolution? · 48 min · Season 5 Episode 36In this episode of the Whitehall Sources Podcast, Callum McDonald, James Nation and Jo Tanner are joined and special guest Charlotte Pickles (CEO of ReState). Together, they…
- Live on Downing Street | Andy Burnham Becomes PM · 1 h 0 min · Season 5 Episode 35Andy Burnham has officially become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, marking the country’s 7th PM since 2016. Join host Calum Macdonald live from Downing Street on this…
- Can John Healey Grow Britain's Economy? · 46 min · Season 5 Episode 34Is Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s economic vision realistic, or is a fiscal reckoning waiting in John Healey's autumn budget? In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum…
- Who Will Be Part of Burnham's Front Bench Team? · 34 min · Season 5 Episode 33As Andy Burnham prepares to enter Downing Street on Monday, the Whitehall Sources team goes behind the scenes of yet another transfer of power in Westminster. In this episode…
- Clacton Shmacton - Farage vs Binface · 48 min · Season 5 Episode 32On today's episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Calum Macdonald, Jo Tanner and James Nation discuss the fallout to Nigel Farage's triggering a by-election in his own seat of…
- Andy Burnham's Plan: Tax, Devolution & The Next Chancellor · 39 min · Season 5 Episode 31As Andy Burnham prepares for a potential move into Downing Street, the team breaks down his massive devolution speech in Manchester. Is "Number 10 North" a stroke of political…
