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Westminster Insider
Westminster Insider
POLITICO

POLITICO’s weekly political series lifts the curtain on how Westminster really works, offering in-depth insight into the political issues which typically only... more

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Episodes

When politicians fight the law and the law wins

As Mike Amesbury bows out of his career as a Labour MP after being caught on tape assaulting a constituent,... more

14 Mar 2025 · 40 minutes
Inside COBRA

Have you ever wondered about COBRA? Not the snake or the yoga pose — but Cabinet Office Briefing Room A,... more

07 Mar 2025 · 45 minutes
How to survive No 11 Downing Street

With Keir Starmer recently forced to promise his Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, would stay on until the next election, Westminster Insider... more

28 Feb 2025 · 48 minutes
When MPs defect: The art of changing party

Turncoats, opportunists … or just idealists whose bosses lost their way?  Defecting to a new party is one of the momentous... more

21 Feb 2025 · 41 minutes
How Westminster goes viral (without Elon Musk)

For years, Westminster has been addicted to Twitter (now called X). Host Sascha O'Sullivan looks at how the site – and SW1's... more

14 Feb 2025 · 46 minutes
How to be a UK Ambassador to the US

Peter Mandelson, the new British ambassador to the United States, has finally taken up the daunting challenge of being the... more

07 Feb 2025 · 46 minutes
The year ahead in 45 minutes

For the final episode of the year, new host Patrick Baker and a selection of expert guests take you through... more

20 Dec 2024 · 49 minutes
Westminster's class war over private schools

For centuries, Westminster has been dominated by politicians who attended some of the most prestigious schools in the country. This... more

13 Dec 2024 · 48 minutes
What really happened in the 2024 general election?

Host Jack Blanchard takes a deep dive into the momentous U.K. general election of July 2024, which saw Labour sweep... more

06 Dec 2024 · 48 minutes
What really happens when MPs vote with their conscience?

As the House of Commons agonizes over legalizing assisted dying, host Sascha O'Sullivan looks back at previous votes of conscience... more

29 Nov 2024 · 46 minutes