Introducing In The Room, a new podcast from The Independent

Dear Reader,

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 Friday.

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LATEST EPISODE: 

Mandelson and Starmer: Is the HR process to blame?

The fallout from the Prime Minister's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador isn't going away. But it's far from his only controversial hire. Former Deputy Cabinet Secretary Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson, former No. 10 special advisor, analyse Downing Street's hiring and firing crisis.

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