{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/643d5b443617130011878af9/694426ac9a763d41f1aed2d3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Christmas Special: Political Chaos, Trump, Ukraine & 2026 Predictions","description":"<p>The <strong>Whitehall Sources Christmas Special</strong> takes a hard look back at one of the most turbulent years in British and global politics — and asks what comes next.</p><p>Calum Macdonald, <strong>former No.10 adviser Kirsty Buchanan</strong> and <strong>political strategist Jo Tanner</strong> unpack the defining moments of 2025:</p><ul><li>The <strong>Labour welfare rebellion</strong> that exposed Keir Starmer’s leadership weaknesses</li><li><strong>Rachel Reeves’ emotional Commons moment</strong> and what it revealed about pressure at the top</li><li>Angela Rayner, reshuffles, and why Starmer is being labelled an “unlucky general”</li><li>Europe, Trump, Putin and the <strong>Alaska summit</strong> — and why the UK and EU look powerless on Ukraine</li><li>Has anything <em>really</em> changed in global politics despite the noise?</li></ul><p>Plus:</p><p> 🎙️ Our <strong>favourite Whitehall Sources moments of the year</strong></p><p> 🔮 <strong>Bold predictions for 2026</strong>, including Keir Starmer’s future and Nigel Farage’s leadership of Reform UK</p><p> 🎄 Festive politics, candid debate, and unfiltered analysis</p><p>If you want <strong>insider political analysis without the Westminster spin</strong>, this episode is essential listening.</p><p>📩 <strong>Send us your 2026 predictions</strong>:</p><p> WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507</p><p> Email: hello@whitehallsources.com</p><p>🎧 New episodes every week — including throughout Christmas and New Year.</p>","author_name":"Shortbread Media"}