Calum and Kirsty discuss the government losing the latest legal challenge to the Rwanda asylum policy. We reflect on how long we've been talking about it, and whether lawyers are ruling the country. We also consider Rishi Sunak's pledge to "stop the boats" and whether he'll have to pivot his electoral messaging if he fails. Plus, Boris's allies are scolded by the Privileges Committee - why was there a report done, was it important and was it necessary? Plus the Hell's Angels of Worthing and Kirsty's glad rags. <p>Support the podcast by becoming a member at: <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources">https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources</a>.</p>

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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 - she's Managing Partner at Rud Pedersen UK. James Nation was Deputy Head of the Number 10 Policy Unit, Special Adviser to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak and is now Managing Director at Forefront Advisers. Journalist and broadcaster Calum Macdonald manages their in-tray of talking points, U-turns and crises. From parties in Westminster to the tactics of SpAds, this is your exclusive insight into how politics is done and how politicians work. We welcome insiders and analysts to join the conversation each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.