# In The Room

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Official site: https://shows.acast.com/intheroom
Author: The Independent
Episodes: 20

## Resource

Two former Westminster insiders reveal how politics and power really work. 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? 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. In The Room is straight-talking, insider analysis with a dose of humour, every week. This podcast is part of The Independent Podcast Network and is produced in association with Next Chapter Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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## Episodes
- [Mandelson files: 1,504 pointless pages?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/mandelson-files-1-504-pointless-pages) — 2026-06-02T16:58:55+00:00
- [Ex-SNP chief’s embezzlement scandal and the shady role of money in politics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/ex-snp-chief-s-embezzlement-scandal-and-the-shady-role-of-money-in-politics) — 2026-05-27T05:00:00+00:00
- [Burnham or Brexit 2.0: Inside the leadership contest latest](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/burnham-or-brexit-2-0-inside-the-leadership-contest-latest) — 2026-05-20T05:00:00+00:00
- [Bonus episode: Burnham's long path to power](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/bonus-episode-burnham-s-long-path-to-power) — 2026-05-15T17:54:25+00:00
- [Streeting, Burnham, Rayner: Coming for Starmer's job?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/streeting-burnham-rayner-coming-for-starmer-s-job) — 2026-05-12T17:50:56+00:00
- [Local elections: Reform's big day out spells more trouble for Starmer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/local-elections-reform-s-big-day-out-spells-more-trouble-for-starmer) — 2026-05-08T18:16:25+00:00
- [Local elections: Green vs Reform heats up as Starmer comes out swinging](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/local-elections-green-vs-reform-heats-up-as-starmer-comes-out-swinging) — 2026-05-06T05:00:00+00:00
- [Keir Starmer vs the world: How the PM made his job so much harder](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/keir-starmer-vs-the-world-how-the-pm-made-his-job-so-much-harder) — 2026-04-29T18:26:50+00:00
- [Does Olly Robbins' testimony signal the end for Starmer?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/does-olly-robbins-testimony-signal-the-end-for-starmer) — 2026-04-21T19:29:57+00:00
- [Bonus episode: Has Keir Starmer made a huge mistake sacking Olly Robbins over Mandelson vetting?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/bonus-episode-has-keir-starmer-made-a-huge-mistake-sacking-olly-robbins-over-mandelson-vetting) — 2026-04-17T18:24:56+00:00
- [‘Not ready for war’: Can Starmer protect the UK?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/not-ready-for-war-can-starmer-protect-the-uk) — 2026-04-17T09:36:47+00:00
- [Ceasefire: What’s next for the UK?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/ceasefire-what-s-next-for-the-uk) — 2026-04-10T09:27:44+00:00
- [Silent discos and kickabouts: Can MPs catch a break?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/silent-discos-and-kickabouts-can-mps-catch-a-break) — 2026-04-03T04:00:00+00:00
- [Stockpiling fuel, panic buying loo roll - are we prepped for war?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/stockpiling-fuel-panic-buying-loo-roll-are-we-prepped-for-war) — 2026-03-27T09:59:35+00:00
- [Energy crisis: Is Farage really going to pay your bills?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/energy-crisis-is-farage-really-going-to-pay-your-bills) — 2026-03-20T12:33:31+00:00
- [Definitive guide to Mandelson files: All filler, no killer?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/definitive-guide-to-mandelson-files-all-filler-no-killer) — 2026-03-13T11:34:01+00:00
- [Inside Downing Street when war breaks out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/inside-downing-street-when-war-breaks-out) — 2026-03-06T11:40:10+00:00
- [Mandelson and Starmer: Is the HR process to blame?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/mandelson-and-starmer-is-the-hr-process-to-blame) — 2026-02-27T12:11:27+00:00
- [Starmer: Symptoms of a PM in trouble](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/starmer-symptoms-of-a-pm-in-trouble) — 2026-02-20T12:21:17+00:00
- [In The Room - Trailer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-room-7693582/in-the-room-trailer) — 2026-02-06T17:34:49+00:00

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