最佳Whitehall播客 (2024)

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Analysing Sir Keir Starmer's Six Pledges 59:01

3d ago59:01

59:01

Kirsty Buchanan, former special advisor to Theresa May, and Calum Macdonald discuss the prison system in the UK, and Sir Keir Starmer's six pledges for the next general election. The conversation touches on the challenges of the prison system, the need for a fresh look at remand and recall, and the importance of rehabilitation and reform. It also e…

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Inside the passing of a Ten Minute Rule Bill 48:06

6d ago48:06

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The Ten Minute Rule Bill,. sometimes abbreviated to 'TMRB', is a way in which Members of Parliament can introduce their own bills. The vast majority of ours laws will pass because the government has put forward and passed legislation but the TMRB offers one avenue MPs can attempt to pass their own. Jonathan takes us through his own experience of pa…

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LIFE LESSONS: "Always make an extra portion." 14:22

4d ago14:22

14:22

It's always a relief to be able to pull something out of the freezer if you can't be bothered with making dinner. Mrs Whitehall advises just that, based on an email from a DL, but what's Mr Whitehall's take? Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains expl…

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Worst Pain Homework, Binge Watching & A DL Pilot 34:01

7d ago34:01

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They're back and ready to do it all again! Michael & Hilary are primed with another crop of your fabulous emails and they've got plenty of thoughts to share! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners. Plea…

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The Month of Own Goals 45:14

10d ago45:14

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In this episode, Calum and Kirsty discuss the recent defection of Natalie Elphicke from the Conservative Party to Labour, the appointment of John Swinney as the new First Minister of Scotland, and the issue of antisemitism on university campuses. They highlight the controversy surrounding Elphicke's defection and the potential impact on both partie…

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An Exciting Announcement! 2:19

10d ago2:19

2:19

Would you like to come and see The Wittering Whitehalls LIVE work in progress shows? On May 28th & 29th, you can see Michael & Hilary live at The New Wimbledon Theatre as they work out how on earth The Wittering Whitehalls will work as a live show! Please visit the link below for tickets... https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-wittering-whitehalls-…

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Inside local government with Abi Brown OBE 53:08

13d ago53:08

53:08

With the local elections dominating the news we go inside local government with the former leader of Stoke on Trent City council, Abi Brown. Abi became the face of Stoke for many leading a number of high profile projects such as the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone and, working with local MPs like co-host Jonathan Gullis, secured significant new fund…

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The Local Elections wash up 40:05

15d ago40:05

40:05

We discuss the local elections in the UK and their implications for the Conservative Party and Rishi Sunak. We consider the impact of immigration on the elections, the performance of Sadiq Khan in the mayoral election in London, the role of personality in local elections, and the support for Rishi Sunak among Conservative councillors. We highlight …

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Local Elections and the £3000 trip to Rwanda 37:17

18d ago37:17

37:17

It's the eve of local elections across England and Wales, and Calum and Kirsty give the rundown on what to expect, and what they really mean. Plus as Humza Yousaf announces his resignation as First Minister, and John Swinney or Kate Forbes tipped to replace him, what comes next in Scotland? And the government announces the first departure of a fail…

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Inside Parliament 53:22

20d ago53:22

53:22

James and Jonathan look behind the scenes in Parliament. What really goes on in the MP's team room? Why was Jonathan smuggled into No10 via 70 Whitehall and what did Theresa May make of James' trainers? Follow and comment on Twitter @WhitehallPodUK由James Starkie and Jonathan Gullis MP

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Westminster Gossip, The Bute House Agreement and Rail 43:49

24d ago43:49

43:49

Kirsty's got fresh gossip from all of her swanky Westminster events about the timing of an election; Calum explains why Humza Yousaf might not be First Minister of Scotland for much longer; and will Labour be the Government to finally improve rail services? Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Host…

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Inside the local elections 1:03:01

27d ago1:03:01

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This week the team take a look at the upcoming local elections, the impact of those results on the national picture and Jonathan's new role as Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party. Follow and comment on Twitter @WhitehallPodUK由James Starkie and Jonathan Gullis MP

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Another Tory Scandal, Drunk dogs, ping pong and Liz Truss's book 56:20

1M ago56:20

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We're joined by James Price. The conversation covers various topics including the investigation into Conservative MP Mark Menzies, standards in public life, and the ongoing debate over the Rwanda deportation bill. The hosts and guests discuss the lack of action by the Conservative Party in response to the allegations against Menzies and the need fo…

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LIFE LESSONS: "You CAN teach an old dog new tricks." (with special guest Patricia Hodge!) 19:23

1M ago19:23

19:23

The marvellous Patricia Hodge very kindly stayed a little longer, to assist Mrs Whitehall in a pointed life lesson. Michael has got some homework to do... The Whitehalls will return very soon! Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language a…

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Inside the budget process with Gareth Davies MP 43:01

1M ago43:01

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Jonathan goes inside the budget process with Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury [EST] Gareth Davies MP. Gareth entered Parliament in 2019 after a stellar career in the City and has quickly risen through the ranks, and he's sure to play a big part in the future of the Conservative Party. As EST he plays a key role in the budget process and takes li…

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Godly, Noble & Hilarious (with special guest Patricia Hodge!) 43:18

1M ago43:18

43:18

What a fabulous guest to end the series with! Patricia joins Michael and Hilary on the sofa at Whitehall Towers, to discuss baby names, least favourite destinations and the reasons why people lie about their age. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language and adult …

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LIFE LESSONS: "If you're doing something illicit, make sure you're wearing a sturdy walking shoe." 19:37

1M ago19:37

19:37

It's one of the more wordy life lessons, but it's a valuable one nonetheless. Also this week, hear Mr Whitehall proven wrong on the pronunciation of a word... SHOCK! Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may no…

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The Gift Registry, Roses & Turning 30 46:07

1M ago46:07

46:07

It's a trademark 45 minutes or so of Wittering from the Whitehalls this week. They end up all over the place, from towel bundles to charades and beyond! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners. Please re…

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UK Weapons Supplies to Israel and Four Years of Keir Starmer 41:13

1M ago41:13

41:13

Kirsty and Calum discuss the messaging around sending weapons to Israel after several aid workers - including three British people - were killed by the Israel Defence Forces. Plus, as Sir Keir Starmer rides high in the polls, what else should we remember on his fourth anniversary of becoming Labour leader? Support the podcast by becoming a member a…

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LIFE LESSONS: "Always double and triple check, before you post something!" 15:36

2M ago15:36

15:36

Mrs Whitehall recently had a social media mishap. Do you ever post pictures online? If you do... Be absolutely certain what's in the picture before you post it! Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be …

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Practical Jokes, Craft Projects & Home Videos 43:00

2M ago43:00

43:00

Never mind the fact that 'wittering' is in the title... This week, the Whitehalls get further off track than they've ever been before. Even so, they still find time for some of your fabulous emails. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that ma…

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How hard is it to be Prime Minister? And Privatisation 50:11

2M ago50:11

50:11

Calum and Kirsty discuss various topics including water companies and privatisation, Angela Rayner and housing questions, and Rishi Sunak's recent interview with William Hague. They also explore the challenges and optimism faced by being Prime Minister, the expectations placed on them, and the reality of being in that position. Support the podcast …

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LIFE LESSONS: "Never trust a fart." 14:50

2M ago14:50

14:50

Despite Mr Whitehall's preference for more 'upmarket' content, as he calls it, sometimes there will be an inevitable slip into the gutter. That said, it's a brave DL (albeit anonymous) who can email in and make a confession like this one. Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail…

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Inside London politics with Gareth Bacon MP 46:58

2M ago46:58

46:58

The Greater London Authority [GLA] is the body that governs London, the capital city of the United Kingdom, and home to 9 million people with a GDP of over £500 billion. The eventual successor to the Greater London Council, it came about to a backdrop of a wider push towards devaluation. To discuss the GLA and wider London politics we were joined b…

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Body Hair, Caving & A Friend's Sister 35:26

2M ago35:26

35:26

The Wittering Whitehalls is almost always eclectic, but this week is all over the place! Michael addresses his habits around bodily hair, a DL has a story from deep underground and Hilary has some sensible advice on how not to ruin a friendship. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode cont…

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LIFE LESSONS: "Our worst fears are in anticipation." 14:16

2M ago14:16

14:16

How are you with public speaking? This week, a DL has got a new job (yay!), but may have overstated his ability in this particular arena. Fear not, because Mrs Whitehall has the right advice! Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language an…

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Psychodrama, Rwanda, Potholes 39:21

2M ago39:21

39:21

Conservative psychodrama: qu'est ce que? Can the Rwanda Bill make it out of Parliament? Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives another pragmatism-first speech: but has she wowed us yet? And is the mounting number of potholes in roads the perfect example of broken Britain? Calum and Kirsty pick apart the biggest political stories from SW1 and beyond.…

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Pronunciation, Funerals & Trooping The Colour 39:14

2M ago39:14

39:14

It's all about light and shade, this game. This week, The Whitehalls have all their usual laughs and rants, plus a more thoughtful email from a young DL with a few things on their mind. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suit…

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Inside the Civil Service with Sir David Bell 58:38

2M ago58:38

58:38

They are the people who provide advice to ministers, provide consistency as Government’s change and run departments on a day to day basis. It is impossible to understand how Whitehall works without an understanding of the civil service. We were delighted to be joined by Sir David Bell, former Permanent Secretary of the Department for Education. His…

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LIFE LESSONS: "Warm it, before you whip it in." 19:57

2M ago19:57

19:57

The Wittering Whitehalls is not a podcast awash with double entendre, but it's a phenomenon that will crop up from time to time. Mrs Whitehall considers a food life hack sent in by a DL, whilst Mr Whitehall misbehaves. Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode co…

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How To Fix Government 45:52

2M ago45:52

45:52

The centre of government has failed successive prime ministers. That's according to the Institute for Government think tank, which outlines 7 recommendations for "radical reform" to make our government function better. Programme Director Alex Thomas joins Calum and Kirsty to discuss why the Cabinet Office needs to dissolve, and why Number 10 should…

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The Journey to Whitehall: how our James Starkie ended up inside Whitehall 59:00

2M ago59:00

59:00

The first episode of our podcast was Jonathan's journey to becoming an MP, here he gets to turn the tables on James and grill him about how he ended up inside Whitehall. From Baghdad to the bright lights of Westminster, hear how James ended up working on the Vote Leave campaign and onto his time as Special Advisor with Michael Gove and Priti Patel.…

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Health & Safety, Fancy Shoes & "Where Do Babies Come From?" 38:32

2M ago38:32

38:32

Good luck to anybody having to answer the "where do babies come from" question. It can be a tough one! Also this week, Rob, the health & safety officer DL and a classic story featuring (but not limited to) the ever-present Nigel Havers. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains expl…

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A Missed Opportunity? The Budget 41:01

2M ago41:01

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Calum Macdonald, Kirsty Buchanan and Chris Ward discuss the budget. Kirsty was a Special Adviser to Theresa May and Chris was an adviser to Sir Keir Starmer, working on several budgets with the Labour leader. The conversation discusses the recent budget and its implications. It explores the lack of impact and ill feeling within the Conservative Par…

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LIFE LESSONS: "Everything Frittata..." 19:21

2M ago19:21

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Hands up if the episodes with recipes make you hungry! Mrs Whitehall has another budget busting recipe this week, with a few meanders, avenues and alleyways thrown in by Mr Whitehall. Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language and adult …

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Inside the print and online lobby, with Pippa Crerar 1:05:56

3M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

Pippa Crerar has reported on all there is to in politics, general elections, referendums as well as breaking some of the biggest stories over the past decade. Pippa also covered London for almost a decade, throughout Boris Johnson’s time as mayor, for the London Evening Standard. Pippa is now the Political Editor of the Guardian newspaper, having m…

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Step Counting, Incense & Bluetooth Mishaps 40:27

3M ago40:27

40:27

This week, Hilary managed to persuade Michael into wearing her smartwatch, in order to count his steps. Find out what happened next... Plus, burning incense and accidentally connecting to a bluetooth speaker! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language and adult them…

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LIFE LESSONS: "It's often easier to pull than to push." 15:22

3M ago15:22

15:22

Hilary & Michael tackle your traditional midweek query and offer some (occasionally) sage advice. Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners. Please review Global's Privacy Poli…

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All Eyes On The Speaker 33:44

3M ago33:44

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We're joined by Director of the Project on Center-Left Renewal at the Progressive Policy Institute Claire Ainsley, who was policy director to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, to debrief on a chaotic week in Westminster and look ahead to what might come next. Did the last seven days descend into a worst case scenario for the Labour Party, or will the…

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Inside the restoration of Parliament 57:01

3M ago57:01

57:01

There are few buildings as iconic as the Houses of Parliament. A UNESCO world heritage site, the Gothic style building is around 150 years and for many is the image that comes to mind with even the mention of the word Parliament. Parliament is home to the UK legislature, both the House of Commons and House of Lords with around 3, 000 people support…

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Sexist Remarks, Solving A Mystery & Dating In DC 39:30

3M ago39:30

39:30

This week, a DL is compelled to write in her kind thoughts on a previous DL's email and there's a 40 year old mystery to solve, involving a lamp post in Newcastle and a whip... Plus, dating and ghosting in Washington DC. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language an…

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LIFE LESSONS: "Sit down and shut the f*** up." 18:08

3M ago18:08

18:08

Mr Whitehall quite effectively distills the life lesson down this week, into one easily remembered phrase. So, what should you do Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners. Ple…

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Kemi Badenoch vs The Post Office and Ceasefire Vote 33:44

3M ago33:44

33:44

This conversation covers the Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's denial that the former Chairman of the Post Office had been instructed to stall payments in order to allow the government to "limp" into the next General Election, the potential for tax cuts being announced at the budget in March and what they mean for us. MPs are also debating a motio…

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By Elections, Scottish Labour Conference 36:55

3M ago36:55

36:55

The conversation covers the Scottish Labour Party Conference, the performance of Scottish Labour, the recent by-election results, Labour's Green Prosperity Plan, Labour's relationship with business, Labour's economic challenges, the recession and the Conservative government, Reform UK and the Conservative strategy, and Labour's presidential electio…

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American Tourists, Celebrity Products & Retro Toys (with special guests Woody Harrelson & Laura Louie!) 39:34

3M ago39:34

39:34

Well, this is a bit of a surprise... A mid-series appearance from a pair of BIG guests! Woody Harrelson and his lovely wife Laura join Michael and Hilary for this weeks wittering! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable f…

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LIFE LESSONS: "Join The National Trust... For Uncle Neil." 19:00

3M ago19:00

19:00

It's always nice to get Neil on the phone and that's exactly what's happening this week. As it turns out, he's uniquely qualified to answer this weeks email! Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be sui…

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Best of Inside Whitehall 10:59

3M ago10:59

10:59

Can you guess your favourite guest? As we take a break over parliamentary recess tune in to this special 'Best of Inside Whitehall' episode, featuring highlights from: • Michael Gove • Matt Warman • Priti Patel • Eleni Courea • David Linden • Sir Robert Buckland • Cat Smith • Sam Coates A big thank you to all the wonderful guests who have come on s…

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National Service, Running A Pub & Motorway Services 41:21

3M ago41:21

41:21

This week, a member of the armed forces asks about Mr Whitehall's military life (or lack thereof), a landlord tells the story of how he made his dream a reality and a DL tells of his passion for motorway service stations. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This episode contains explicit language a…

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Rishi Sunak, Piers Morgan, Wes Streeting, Liz Truss 47:31

3M ago47:31

47:31

In this episode, Calum Macdonald and Kirsty Buchanan discuss various political topics, including Rishi Sunak's interview with Piers Morgan, his admission of the government's failure on NHS waiting lists, Wes Streeting's vision for NHS reform, and Liz Truss's PopCon event. They also explore the potential for a split in the Conservative Party and the…

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LIFE LESSONS: "Let people know they're in your thoughts." 17:20

3M ago17:20

17:20

It's another hand written letter this week. It's lovely to keep in touch, by whatever means, because it reminds people that you're thinking of them, even if you're not able to see them in person. Even Mr Whitehall would agree! Make sure you're subscribed! You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com This ep…

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