Inside Briefing
The Institute for Government's weekly podcast, hosted by Dr Hannah White.
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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.
Keir Starmer's Mandelson scandal
The FT’s Jim Pickard joins the podcast team to look back at an explosive week in UK politics.
Growth strategy pains, trains and regional deals
Soumaya Keynes joins the podcast team to explore whether the government has a robust plan to deliver growth.
Keir Starmer’s Trump diplomacy and Darren Jones’s fast fixes
Lord Maude joins us in the studio to discuss the latest government reform plans.
Wes Streeting’s government health-check
What does the health secretary’s verdict on the government say about Keir Starmer and the challenges he and his ministers face in 2026?
Donald Trumps Starmer’s new year plans
Lawrence Freedman joins the podcast team to ask what Donald Trump's foreign plans mean for the UK.