In The Room

The Independent / Next Chapter Studios

Topics: Politics

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Two former Westminster insiders reveal how politics and power really work.  Ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors at No 10? Or who’s the first person on the phone when a Prime Minister lands themselves in hot water?  Each week former Deputy Cabinet Secretary Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson, former political advisor to Theresa May and Boris Johnson, dissect the week’s biggest news, revealing how decisions get made, why they go wrong, and what should happen next.  In The Room is straight-talking, insider analysis with a dose of humour, every week. This podcast is part of The Independent Podcast Network and is produced in association with Next Chapter Studios. Hosted on Acast. See...

Latest episodeBurnham’s first Budget: Will this really save our economy?October 29, 2026 · 32 min

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Latest episodes

1. Burnham’s first Budget: Will this really save our economy?October 29, 2026 · 32 min
2. Why France is rioting – and is Britain next?October 20, 2026 · 32 min
3. Does Andy Burnham want to reverse Brexit?October 13, 2026 · 37 min
4. Can Kemi Badenoch save the Tories with Thatcherism 2.0?October 8, 2026 · 28 min
5. Andy Burnham waited his whole life to deliver this speech – here's how it landedSeptember 30, 2026 · 35 min
6. Burnham’s Trump test – and the Lib Dems' identity crisisSeptember 22, 2026 · 37 min
7. Reform’s £72m war chest - and how real are AI doomsday warnings?September 16, 2026 · 50 min
8. Farage’s scandal-hit conference and Burnham’s next big testSeptember 8, 2026 · 46 min
9. Lessons from No 10: What happens when the PM meets Trump and Putin | Peter HillAugust 25, 2026 · 34 min
10. Lessons from No 10: When government comms go badly wrong | Lee CainAugust 18, 2026 · 47 min

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