HeyJaredWhitehall Sources
Top advisers to our significant political leaders analyse the successes and failures of today's politics, sharing their experiences of working in Whitehall. Jo Tanner is a political adviser and strategist who's worked with politicians from all parties.
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The UK’s NEET Crisis: How One School Reached ZERO Youth Unemployment (opens the original)
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Youth unemployment in the UK has reached a decade high of 15.3%. With nearly one million young people now classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), the "Whitehall Sources" team dives deep into why the system is failing and how one entrepreneur turned the worst-performing school in Derbyshire into a blueprint for national success. In this episode, Calum Macdonald and Jo Tanner are joined by business journalist Ruth Sunderland and entrepreneur Christopher Nieper . They discus
Can Andy Burnham Actually Fix Britain's Broken Welfare & Homelessness Crisis? (opens the original)
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Is Andy Burnham shifting real economic power from the Treasury to "Number 10 North," or is it just political symbolism? In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Calum MacDonald, Jo Tanner and James Nation break down the latest news from Westminster (and Manchester). They discuss Andy Burnham's ambitious pledge to end rough sleeping by Christmas, the looming autumn budget challenges, rising energy price caps, and the growing pressure over UK welfare spending. Plus, a quick look at the in
The Afghan Data Breach (opens the original)
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The podcast discusses the recent Afghan data breach incident, focusing on the implications of a super injunction that was put in place to protect individuals whose details were leaked. The conversation explores the processes that led to the leak, the political responses from government officials, and the public's trust in the political establishment. The role of Nigel Farage in the controversy is also examined, along with the future of Afghan relocation efforts and the ongoing scrutiny of govern
Is the 'special relationship' over? (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, the hosts are joined by Sir David Manning to discuss the significant shifts in global politics following President Trump's pursuit of a Russia/Ukraine peace deal. They explore the implications for NATO, European security, and the dynamics of US-UK relations, while also addressing the internal tensions within the Trump administration and the role of the EU in the ongoing crisis. The conversation highlights the challenges of maintaining trust in in
The Devolution Revolution? (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Whitehall Sources Podcast, Callum McDonald, James Nation and Jo Tanner are joined and special guest Charlotte Pickles (CEO of ReState). Together, they unpack Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s landmark announcements on fiscal devolution—giving local mayors control over income tax and business rates—and his bold strategy to finally fix adult social care in England. What would a Social Care service look like and is devolution the answer to grow the UK economy? Hosted on Acast. Se
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