Inside Briefing
The Institute for Government's weekly podcast, hosted by Dr Hannah White.
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Is the UK (and Keir Starmer) under attack?
The team discuss Britain's national security - and what Keir Starmer should do about it.
Who will pay the prices of war?
Economist Duncan Weldon joins the podcast team to discuss what the government can actually do to respond to rising energy prices.
Money talks: Influence and interference
Philip Rycroft, who ran the Rycroft Review into foreign financial influence and interference in UK politics, joins the podcast team.
Can the UK weather the Middle East storm?
The podcast team review the prime minister's response to rising energy bills and assess the UK's resilience.
Keir Starmer and the cost of security
Tim Leunig joins the IfG podcast to talk bills, court reforms and digital ID.
International Women's Day special: The inside story of life as an MP
Three MPs – Karen Bradley, Beccy Cooper, and Ellie Chowns – head to the IfG podcast studio to explore the challenges of life in parliament.
Trump vs Iran: Is the UK ready for war?
Sir Alex Younger, former head of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), joins us to discuss what the US strikes on Iran mean for global security.
Will Rachel Reeves spring a forecast surprise?
Rupert Harrison, former chief of staff to George Osborne, joins the Inside Briefing team to preview the chancellor's spring forecast.
All roads lead to Romeo
The IfG's experts are in the studio to discuss the tasks ahead for new cabinet secretary Antonia Romeo, ethical standards and local elections U-turn.
Resets and resignations: Starmer's worst week yet
Former Downing Street chief of staff Gavin Barwell joins the podcast to discuss another explosive week at the heart of government.