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• Labour Shake-Up: Rayner Out, Starmer Tested

  🚨 Angela Rayner has resigned as Labour’s Deputy Leader after controversy over her stamp duty payments — a dramatic twist that could reshape the party’s future. In this episode, we dig into what her departure means for Sir Keir Starmer, the challenges it poses for his authority, and how Labour might respond in the months ahead.📰 We unpack the immediate fallout inside Westminster and across the media, and look at how the reshuffle reflects Starmer’s strategy: Shabana Mahmood taking over as Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper moving to the Foreign Office, and David Lammy stepping into Justice. These moves reveal Labour’s priorities on immigration 🌍, law and order ⚖️, foreign policy 🌐, and its fight to win back voters from Reform UK 📊.🤔 We also examine the battle to replace Rayner as Deputy Leader. Could Louise Haigh, Rosena Allin-Khan, or even Ed Miliband emerge as contenders? And crucially — what kind of deputy does Starmer need to balance his leadership, unify the party, and prepare Labour for the next general election 🗳️?🎙️ This episode offers in-depth analysis of Labour’s biggest crisis in years — and what it means for UK politics going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Angela Rayner Under Pressure: Can Starmer Save His Deputy?

  Angela Rayner is under fire after admitting she underpaid £40,000 in stamp duty on her Hove flat. With questions over her legal advice, whether she misled colleagues, and the optics of multiple homes, will Sir Keir Starmer be able to save his Deputy Prime Minister?In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald, Kirsty Buchanan (former adviser to Theresa May) and Jo Tanner (political strategist) debate:Is Angela Rayner’s position as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary still tenable?What does this mean for Sir Keir Starmer’s “Phase Two” reset of government?The November 26th Budget — can Chancellor Rachel Reeves survive the £50bn “black hole”?How debt, borrowing costs, and welfare pressures will shape the future of Labour’s economic strategy.We also discuss the timeline of how the Angela Rayner “Hove house” story broke, why her relationship with Sam Tarry matters to the optics, and what Sir Laurie Magnus’ ethics ruling could mean for the government.👉 What do you think — should Angela Rayner resign, or is this a survivable storm? Tell us in the comments.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly deep dives into Westminster politics.📲 Join the conversation: WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 (start message with "Whitehall") Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Farage’s Immigration Plan: Labour on the Back Foot

  Nigel Farage and Reform UK have dominated the summer political agenda with radical immigration proposals: leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), repealing the Human Rights Act, and suspending the Refugee Convention. But are these policies legally possible – and politically effective?In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald, Kirsty Buchanan and Jo Tanner break down:Farage’s immigration plan and whether he’s shaping or simply riding public opinion.Why Labour’s response has been so weak – and whether Keir Starmer risks being outflanked on immigration.The Tory dilemma: can Kemi Badenoch or others reclaim ground after years of failure?Rachel Reeves’ controversial proposal to slap National Insurance on landlords’ rental income – will it fix the £50bn black hole or just squeeze tenants?No.10 turmoil: Starmer’s shake-up of his top team, Treasury distrust, and growing Downing Street dysfunction.We also hear why Kirsty Allsopp thinks Reeves is "running the economy like Baldrick," and why some insiders fear the government could collapse if the Autumn Budget goes wrong.👉 What do you think: Is immigration now the "next Brexit"? Will Reeves’ landlord tax backfire? Should the UK ditch the ECHR?Subscribe for weekly political insight direct from Westminster insiders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• UK Inflation Crisis, Rachel Reeves’ Budget of Doom & Trump-Putin Talks

  The Whitehall Sources team — Calum Macdonald, Jo Tanner & Kirsty Buchanan — unpack the week’s biggest political stories from Westminster and beyond:🔴 UK Inflation Rises Again – Are we heading back into a cost of living crisis? What does this mean for Rachel Reeves’ “budget of doom” in the autumn? Can Labour’s economic strategy survive mounting pressure from business, pensions, borrowing, and consumer confidence?🟠 Trump-Putin-Zelensky Talks – After dramatic meetings in Alaska and the White House, is Donald Trump inching towards peace in Ukraine or simply staging political theatre? Did Putin give ground? And how is Zelensky adapting to Trump’s new strategy?🟢 Migrant Hotel Policy Collapse – A court ruling in Epping has blown a hole in government asylum policy. Reform UK councils and others may now launch copycat legal challenges. What does this mean for Keir Starmer’s government and the Home Office?💡 With inside analysis from former No.10 Special Adviser Kirsty Buchanan and political strategist Jo Tanner, this is the inside track on the decisions shaping Britain’s future.👉 Subscribe for more insider analysis from Whitehall Sources. 📩 Email your thoughts: [email protected] 📲 WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Trump/Putin in Alaska: Why Putin’s Already Winning

  In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Calum Macdonald and Kirsty Buchanan tackle the biggest news of the week in global and UK politics. They speak with Professor Sam Greene, a professor in Russian politics at King’s College London, ahead of President Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin. The conversation examines the high-stakes that exist at this summit in Alaska, exploring the dynamics of their relationship, the implications for Ukraine, and the broader geopolitical landscape. Calum and Kirsty end the episode by discussing the economic landscape and the potential consequences for the Labour government, as well as the latest immigration statistics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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