Лучшие подкасты про Calum Macdonald (2024)

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Can Wes Streeting fix the NHS? 55:25

5d ago55:25

55:25

In this podcast episode, former Health Department Special Adviser, Ed Jones, joins Isabel Hardman - Assistant Editor of The Spectator and author of Fighting for Life - The Twelve Battles that Made Our NHS, and the Struggle for Its Future - along with Calum and Kirsty to discuss the current state of the NHS under the Labour government, focusing on W…

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Trump Elected, Starmer and Badenoch 38:45

13d ago38:45

38:45

Donald Trump is set to return to the White House, having promised action on issues including immigration, the economy and the war in Ukraine. He looks likely to enjoy plenty of support for his political agenda in Congress after his Republican Party regained control of the Senate. In his victory speech, Trump vowed: "I will govern by a simple motto:…

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The Budget 1:36:20

20d ago1:36:20

1:36:20

In our first ever crossover episode with the Holyrood Sources podcast, we assess the implications of the UK Government budget. The first section of both podcasts features former advisers from across the political spectrum. The podcasts then return to their own list of guests and commentators and analysts. Search Holyrood Sources to listen to our si…

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Labour in the USA, Prisoners Released, The Budget 26:24

26d ago26:24

26:24

Calum Macdonald and Kirsty Buchanan discuss various pressing political issues in the UK, including prison overcrowding, the Labour Party's involvement in US elections, and the upcoming budget. Kirsty shares insights from her experience in the Ministry of Justice, emphasising the complexities of the criminal justice system and the need for reform. T…

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Salmond, Budget previews, UK & US Polling 49:09

1M ago49:09

49:09

Calum and Kirsty discuss recent budget leaks and their implications, the ongoing political controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's concert, and reflect on the legacy of Alex Salmond following his passing. They explore the impact of Salmond on Scottish politics and the broader UK landscape, emphasising his unique ability to engage with diverse audien…

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BE MORE NORMAL! Tory Leadership Contest latest 47:37

1M ago47:37

47:37

In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald and Kirsty Buchanan discuss the mounting expectations surrounding the upcoming UK budget, the implications of Sue Gray's resignation, and the unexpected twists in the Conservative leadership contest. They explore the challenges facing the party, including issues of unity and direction, and the p…

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The Four Tories 53:00

2M ago53:00

53:00

In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald and Kirsty Buchanan delve into the current political landscape, focusing on the escalating tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing Conservative leadership contest in the UK. They analyse the speeches of the four candidates vying for leadership, discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and the…

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Political Forecast: What Lies Ahead for Labour? 49:57

2M ago49:57

49:57

Calum and Kirsty are joined by Jo Tanner who's nursing some Lemsip after Labour Party Conference. We delve into the recent Labour Party conference, exploring its significance, the challenges faced by the new government, and the public's perception of their performance. Kirsty and Joe provide insights into the conference atmosphere, the handling of …

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The PM in the Oval Office... with Lord Darroch 54:22

2M ago54:22

54:22

Lord Darroch, Kim Darroch, joins to discuss Sir Keir Starmer's visit to the United States. The UK's former ambassador to the US says it's significant as it is his first visit to the White House. The purpose of the visit is to discuss various international issues, including Ukraine and Gaza. There is speculation about a potential meeting between Sta…

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The Phoney War? No Pain No Gain 45:31

3M ago45:31

45:31

In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald discusses the current political landscape with Kirsty Buchanan and Theo Bertram. They touch on topics such as Keir Starmer's speech, the challenges facing the Labour government, and the upcoming budget. They also discuss the recent trip to Germany and the future of UK-EU relations. The main them…

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Labour's Growth Minefield 43:57

3M ago43:57

43:57

In this conversation, Calum and Kirsty discuss various challenges and potential obstacles that the Labour government may face in achieving their growth agenda. They touch on topics such as the employment rights bill, train drivers' pay, and a recent Supreme Court ruling on environmental impact assessments. Kirsty highlights the importance of workin…

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The Riots: Who Do We Point To? 48:23

3M ago48:23

48:23

Calum and Kirsty are joined by John McTernan, former political secretary to Tony Blair to discuss who is to blame for the riots across the country, who should have done more to prevent them to get this far and who could lead us from them. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Life in the Lords, Rachel Reeves' Strategy and Tory Leadership... with Ayesha Hazarika 47:45

4M ago47:45

47:45

Baroness Hazarika - Ayesha Hazarika, former Labour adviser - joins Calum and Kirsty Buchanan, former Special Adviser to Theresa May, to discuss the politics and policy of the moment. We consider why far-right thugs were able to stage a mini riot in the aftermath of the stabbing attack in Southport in which three young girls died. We also reflect on…

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The King's Speech 33:44

4M ago33:44

33:44

In this conversation, Calum and Kirsty discuss various topics including the King's speech, the challenges of delivering on government promises, and the European political community meeting at Blenheim Palace. They highlight the importance of the first 100 days of a government in setting the tone and managing expectations. They also discuss the pote…

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Election Eve 44:28

5M ago44:28

44:28

The conversation discusses the upcoming general election and the expectations for the results. It highlights the lack of excitement and momentum in the campaign, as well as the messaging and strategies of the different parties. The conversation also touches on the challenges and complexities of implementing policies and delivering on promises. It c…

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Polling, Kids' Takes and Energy... with Adam Bell 48:55

5M ago48:55

48:55

Calum Macdonald and Kirsty Buchanan discuss various topics related to the upcoming election. They talk about the length of the campaign, the impact of polling, and the challenges faced by the Conservative Party. Kirsty also shares her experience at her son's school and discusses the views of children on politics. Adam Bell, former Energy SpAd and n…

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Economy Pledges... with Giles Wilkes 40:56

5M ago40:56

40:56

The conversation discusses the recent TV moment where Beth Rigby questioned Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak individually. It explores the lack of inspiration and vision from both leaders and the sense of distrust and cynicism among the public. The conversation also touches on the manifestos of the Labour and Conservative parties, highlighting the Cons…

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Housing... with Sir Brandon Lewis 41:30

6M ago41:30

41:30

The first TV debate between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak is in the books, but what did we learn? Nigel Farage is firmly back in the UK political fray: what does this mean for the Conservatives? And former MP and housing minister Sir Brandon Lewis CBE joins to discuss how to fix the country's housebuilding problem, and why Labour might have taken a …

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The Ming Vase Strategy and lack of policy 37:01

6M ago37:01

37:01

The conversation covers various aspects of the ongoing election campaign, including the performance of the Conservative and Labour parties, the impact of policy announcements, the handling of key issues such as Brexit and the economy, and the upcoming manifesto launches and leadership debates. The discussion also delves into the strategies and chal…

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The Election is On 39:44

6M ago39:44

39:44

Jo Tanner joins Kirsty and Calum. The conversation discusses the announcement of the general election and the strategy behind it. It explores the mishaps and challenges faced by the Conservative Party, including the timing of the announcement and the optics of the Prime Minister speaking in the rain. The conversation also delves into the potential …

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Analysing Sir Keir Starmer's Six Pledges 59:01

6M 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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The Month of Own Goals 45:14

6M ago45:14

45:14

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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The Local Elections wash up 40:05

7M 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

7M 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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Westminster Gossip, The Bute House Agreement and Rail 43:49

7M 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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Another Tory Scandal, Drunk dogs, ping pong and Liz Truss's book 56:20

7M ago56:20

56:20

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

8M 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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How hard is it to be Prime Minister? And Privatisation 50:11

8M 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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Psychodrama, Rwanda, Potholes 39:21

8M 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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How To Fix Government 45:52

8M 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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A Missed Opportunity? The Budget 41:01

9M ago41:01

41:01

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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All Eyes On The Speaker 33:44

9M ago33:44

33:44

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

9M 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

9M 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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Rishi Sunak, Piers Morgan, Wes Streeting, Liz Truss 47:31

10M 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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Anatomy of a U-Turn 49:24

10M ago49:24

49:24

Divisions within the Conservative Party and the shifting position of the Labour Party on green investment. The conversation highlights the importance of party unity and the impact of party divisions on electoral success. We also analyze Donald Trump's victory in the New Hampshire primary and his attack on Nikki Haley. The conversation explores the …

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Whipping Votes... with Anne Milton 42:46

10M ago42:46

42:46

Kirsty and Calum speak to Anne Milton who was a Conservative MP - and a former whip and Minister of State for Skills and Apprenticeships… she left parliament as an independent MP in 2019 having lost the Conservative whip. The episode focuses on Rishi Sunak's week and the challenges faced by the Conservative Party. The lack of party discipline and t…

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The Post Office Scandal...with Kevan Jones MP 41:25

10M ago41:25

41:25

Hundreds wrongly convicted in the Post Office scandal could have their names cleared this year, as emergency laws were announced to "swiftly exonerate and compensate victims". Postal affairs minister Kevin Hollinrake said that hundreds fell victim to a "brutal and arbitrary exercise of power". Kirsty and Calum are joined by Kevan Jones MP (Lab) who…

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Humza Yousaf in conversation 1:35:26

11M ago1:35:26

1:35:26

A chance to hear an extended, audience-led conversation with Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf first recorded and published in August 2023 on the Holyrood Sources podcast. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Security Election...and other 2023 bits 45:13

11M ago45:13

45:13

The conversation covers various topics, including the timing of the general election, negative campaigning, struggles to unite the Conservative Party, standout moments for Keir Starmer, and Rishi Sunak's challenges. Calum and Kirsty express their gratitude to the listeners and discuss the importance of policy discussions and focusing on security in…

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Baubles of Policy... Rwanda and Cop28 37:33

11M ago37:33

37:33

Kirsty Buchanan and Calum Macdonald discuss Rishi Sunak's difficult week and the challenges he faces as Prime Minister. They explore the lack of vision and direction in the Conservative Party and the jockeying for position within the party. They also discuss the missed opportunities and the need for bold actions. Additionally, they touch on COP 28 …

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Boris at The Covid Inquiry; Rishi's Rwanda deal 41:42

12M ago41:42

41:42

The conversation discusses Boris Johnson's emotional response during the COVID inquiry and the context in which it was given. It highlights the lack of empathy for bereaved relatives and the lack of self-doubt and introspection from Johnson and other key players. The conversation also explores Rishi Sunak's troubles and the Tory rebellions, as well…

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Alistair Darling... and Matt Hancock 36:56

12M ago36:56

36:56

Calum and Kirsty discuss Alistair Darling. Both have personal memories of him and stories about him. And Calum was reporting from the Covid Inquiry today as Matt Hancock gave evidence. So we discuss him too. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Autumn Statement and Migration 58:56

12M ago58:56

58:56

Former Treasury adviser Ian Mulheirn joins to discuss the autumn statement. Plus, the latest migration figures and trouble coming for Rishi Sunak at the Covid Inquiry. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Suella, Inflation, Rwanda, Ceasefire 24:47

1y ago24:47

24:47

Calum and Kirsty digest Suella Braverman's departure letter, inflation falling and Rishi Sunak hitting a target, the Rwanda policy ruled unlawful, and the House of Commons ceasefire vote that's resulted in sackings from Labour. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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🚨RESHUFFLE feat. David Cameron 37:40

1y ago37:40

37:40

Calum and Kirsty with a bonus episode after a reshuffle that sees David Cameron back in government Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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'Hate' Marches, the King's Speech and the Rise of the Sunakians 1:02:19

1y ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Calum and Kirsty are joined by Max Wilson, who spent over five years working for the Labour Party in several different roles including as Head of Campaigns for the Parliamentary Labour Party’s (PLP) Political Services Unit and as Senior Political Adviser in the Leader of the Opposition’s Office (LOTO). We discuss the ins and outs of the responses t…

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Sir Keir on the Middle East 27:50

1y ago27:50

27:50

Calum and Kirsty are joined by Max Wilson from Whitehouse Communications. Max spent over five years working for the Labour Party in several different roles including as Head of Campaigns for the Parliamentary Labour Party’s (PLP) Political Services Unit and as Senior Political Adviser in the Leader of the Opposition’s Office (LOTO). We discuss Sir …

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The Covid Inquiry 45:42

1y ago45:42

45:42

Calum and Kirsty are joined by Alex Thomas, - Programme Director at the Institute for Government and Former Principal Private Secretary to the Head of the Civil Service to discuss the Covid Inquiry hearing evidence from Dominic Cummings. Alex was also a witness at the inquiry so shares his experience. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: ht…

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One Year of Rishi Sunak (and of this podcast) 1:03:11

1y ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Calum and Kirsty are joined by Scarlett Maguire from JL Partners, a leading polling company, for a forensic look at Rishi Sunak's first year as Prime Minister. Plus, how Labour are in a mess over their approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Hosted on Acast. See …

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