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Podcast Reveals Westminster Insights from Johnson's Insiders

4/9/2026

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The new podcast In the Room features Cleo Watson and Helen MacNamara, who have worked closely with Boris Johnson, sharing Westminster crisis insights.
They discuss the Epstein/Mandelson scandal and the lack of female representation in decision-making.
The program clarifies government actions, including controversial appointments and policy blunders.
Watson and MacNamara offer a perspective on campaigns and the civil service.

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Story summary

The new podcast In the Room features Cleo Watson and Helen MacNamara, who have worked closely with Boris Johnson, sharing Westminster crisis insights.
They discuss the Epstein/Mandelson scandal and the lack of female representation in decision-making.
The program clarifies government actions, including controversial appointments and policy blunders.
Watson and MacNamara offer a perspective on campaigns and the civil service.