{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/643d5b443617130011878af9/68f0b18f2c8b779d1de0033d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Protests, Extremism and the China Spy Case — Lord Walney","description":"<p>In this week’s <em>Whitehall Sources</em>, Calum Macdonald and Kirsty Buchanan are joined by <strong>Lord Walney (John Woodcock)</strong> — former extremism adviser to the government — for a deep dive into two major stories shaking Westminster.</p><p>👉 First, the <strong>China spying scandal</strong>: Why did the case against alleged spies collapse? Did the government withhold key evidence? And is the UK’s economic relationship with China compromising national security?</p><p>👉 Then, a wide-ranging discussion on <strong>political extremism, protests, and the rise of populism</strong>. Lord Walney explains why Britain feels more divided than ever, what’s wrong with current protest laws, and whether politicians are fuelling dangerous rhetoric.</p>","author_name":"Shortbread Media"}