About this episode

Sam and Anne discuss the upcoming challenges in British politics with insights from Morgan McSweeney on AI and political disruption.

With two hugely consequential months ahead in British politics, Sam and Anne look beneath the headlines and Westminster drama to ask what really comes next. As Donald Trump escalates tensions in the Middle East once again, the duo examine the pressure on Whitehall. Would any Prime Minister, whoever occupies Number 10, make a difference or face the same issues? Anne reports back from the Prague Security Conference where former Downing Street chief of staff – Morgan McSweeney – makes a stark warning on AI, political disruption and the future of campaigning. Plus, is Britain simply ungovernable?

People in this episode

Hosts: Sam, Anne

Guest: Morgan McSweeney

Topics covered

• British politics
• voter discontent
• AI and politics
• future of campaigning
• government stability

Keywords

• British politics
• voters
• discontent
• AI
• political disruption
• campaigning
• government

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Whitehall, Prague Security Conference

Places: Britain, Number 10

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