In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Calum Macdonald and Jo Tanner dive into the sudden turmoil hitting the energy markets. With oil and gas prices jumping to four-year highs following escalations between Israel, Iran, and the US, what does this mean for your back pocket? RSM UK Chief Economist Thomas Pugh joins the show to explain the "K-shaped" recovery, the truth about UK gas storage, and why those predicted interest rate cuts have suddenly vanished. Plus, we discuss the controversial new data-harvesting tactics from Nigel Farage and Reform UK.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

From "Bacon Sandwich" to Most Powerful Man in Whitehall? The Ed Miliband Evolution

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.