Inside Whitehall

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

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

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

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

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

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

With Morgan McSweeney’s resignation, James and Jonathan look at what comes next for the Prime Minister, who might replace McSweeney and if this is the beginning of the end for Starmer.Jonathan also discusses what it was like during times of crisis when he, as an MP, attended meeting’s at No10 including discussions with then Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. 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

With Morgan McSweeney’s resignation, James and Jonathan look at what comes next for the Prime Minister, who might replace McSweeney and if this is the beginning of the end for Starmer.Jonathan also discusses what it was like during times of crisis when he, as an MP, attended meeting’s at No10 including discussions with then Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. 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

How will the Mandelson scandal impact Starmer’s future?Jonathan reports back from a visit to the Gorton and Denton by-election after a day spent canvasing with Reform. 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

How will the Mandelson scandal impact Starmer's future? Jonathan reports back from a visit to the Gorton and Denton by-election after a day canvassing with Reform. 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

James and Jonathan discuss the Prime Minister’s decision to block Andy Burnham from running in the upcoming by-election plus the duo cover the defection of Suella Braverman to Reform. 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

James and Jonathan discuss the Prime Minister’s decision to block Andy Burnham from running in the upcoming by-election plus the duo cover the defection of Suella Braverman to Reform. 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

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

James and Jonathan discuss the defections, looking at how they may impact their respective parties as well as what it means for Labour. 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

The Inside Whitehall podcast returns, also available on YouTube. In the opening episode, James and Jonathan look ahead to the political year. The duo discuss whether or not Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, will face a leadership challenge? How safe is Kemi Badenoch? And what Nigel Farage needs to do in order to prepare Reform to be a party of Government? 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

The Inside Whitehall podcast returns as both a podcast and video channel, also available on YouTube. In the opening episode, James and Jonathan look ahead to the political year. 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