Inside Whitehall

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Inside Whitehall seeks to demystify Westminster. Discussing the latest events, personalities and big issues in UK politics today. Hosted by former government Special Advisor, James Starkie and former Minister and Member of Parliament, Jonathan Gullis. jamesstarkie.substack.com

  1. Inside the by-election Makerfield and is Wes Streeting yesterday's man?

    5d ago

    Inside the by-election Makerfield and is Wes Streeting yesterday's man?

    Jonathan talks about his recent trips to Makerfield for the by-election and the conversations he’s had with local residents, including one voter who was shocked to find out they had to go out to vote again so soon after the recent local elections. James and Jonathan also look at the latest twists and turns in the Labour leadership saga, and ask whether former Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, and has missed his chance at the top job and is now yesterday’s man. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamesstarkie.substack.com

    52 min
  2. Inside Labour chaos: It's the end for Starmer, but what next?

    May 16

    Inside Labour chaos: It's the end for Starmer, but what next?

    This week marked the, by now, inevitable end of Starmer. However, there is still no clear leadership timetable, nor has any Labour pretender confirmed they will actually run. Therefore the country faces weeks, if not months, of stasis. James and Jonathan look at how we got here and what next for Labour and the country. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamesstarkie.substack.com

    48 min
  3. Election day special!

    May 7

    Election day special!

    James and Jonathan dive into what the potential outcomes of the local and devolved elections might be. Will Keir Starmer face a leadership challenge? Would a new leader even help the Labour party current plight? Jonathan talks about his own experience as a Conservative MP of replacing the leader, and provides some advice for the Labour plotters… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamesstarkie.substack.com

    57 min
  4. Inside the latest revelations about the Mandelson appointment

    Apr 17

    Inside the latest revelations about the Mandelson appointment

    James and Jonathan dissect a dramatic end to the week with the revelation that Peter Mandelson, Starmer’s former ambassador to the USA, failed his security clearance but was appointed to the top position anyway. Can the PM survive this? Is his leadership now doomed anyway, and what does this mean for the local and devolved elections? Listen to find out. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamesstarkie.substack.com

    55 min
  5. Inside Reform Canada and a look ahead to the local elections

    Mar 31

    Inside Reform Canada and a look ahead to the local elections

    James and Jonathan talk this week about James’ recent review of a book on the Canadian Reform party and specifically what lessons can, and can’t, be learnt here in the UK from the experience of the Canadian right. The duo also look at the game of expectation management in the local elections and ask whether Ed Davey will be the party leader most in trouble come mid-May. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamesstarkie.substack.com

    49 min
  6. Inside the Gorton and Denton by-election

    Feb 28

    Inside the Gorton and Denton by-election

    James and Jonathan discuss the fallout from the Gorton and Denton by-election, which was nothing short of a political earthquake. Is this the end of the two party system? What does the result tell us about tactical voting? And how long can Prime Minister Starmer last now? The duo dissect a massive week in politics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamesstarkie.substack.com

    57 min
  7. Inside the Gorton and Denton by-election

    Feb 28

    Inside the Gorton and Denton by-election

    James and Jonathan discuss the fallout from the Gorton and Denton by-election, which was nothing short of a political earthquake. Is this the end of the two party system? What does the result tell us about tactical voting? And how long can Prime Minister Starmer last now? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamesstarkie.substack.com

    57 min
  8. Inside Reform's Shadow Cabinet

    Feb 20

    Inside Reform's Shadow Cabinet

    James and Jonathan discuss Reform’s newly announced Shadow Cabinet, looking at what this means for Reform as a party and why it’s being presented now. Who are the winners and losers, does this mean Reform is no longer a one man band and an announcement you may have missed! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamesstarkie.substack.com

    51 min
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Inside Whitehall seeks to demystify Westminster. Discussing the latest events, personalities and big issues in UK politics today. Hosted by former government Special Advisor, James Starkie and former Minister and Member of Parliament, Jonathan Gullis. jamesstarkie.substack.com

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