In The Room
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Podcast Overview
<p>Two former Westminster insiders reveal how politics and power really work. </p><br><p>Ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors at No 10? Or who’s the first person on the phone when a Prime Minister lands themselves in hot water? </p><br><p>Each week former Deputy Cabinet Secretary Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson, former political advisor to Theresa May and Boris Johnson, dissect the week’s biggest news, revealing how decisions get made, why they go wrong, and what should happen next. </p><br><p>In The Room is straight-talking, insider analysis with a dose of humour, every week.</p><br><p>This podcast is part of The Independent Podcast Network and is produced in association with Next Chapter Studios.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> 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.</p>
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2/6/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
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Helen and Cleo interview each other about Keir Starmer's legacy plans and Nigel Farage's Substack strategy, exploring political communication in the digital age.
June 10, 2026
Inside the by-election that could change UK politics
Journalists Helen and Cleo interview experts on the consequential Makerfield by-election and its potential impact on UK politics.
June 2, 2026
Mandelson files: 1,504 pointless pages?
Helen and Cleo dissect the Mandelson files, revealing behind-the-scenes operations and the true significance within the 1,504 pages of released documents.
22 total episodes available with 3 transcripts
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- What is In The Room?
<p>Two former Westminster insiders reveal how politics and power really work. </p><br><p>Ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors at No 10? Or who’s the first person on the phone when a Prime Minister lands themselves in hot water? </p><br><p>Each week former Deputy Cabinet Secretary Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson, former political advisor to Theresa May and Boris Johnson, dissect the week’s biggest news, revealing how decisions get made, why they go wrong, and what should happen next. </p><br><p>In The Room is straight-talking, insider analysis with a dose of humour, every week.</p><br><p>This podcast is part of The Independent Podcast Network and is produced in association with Next Chapter Studios.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> 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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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