Cat Neilan
Whitehall editor and Observer 'Oracle' who reports on UK politics, offers inside-government insight and makes informed predictions about political developments such as leadership challenges and local election shifts.
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Dec 29, 2025 • 33min
What will be the biggest stories of 2026?
In this engaging discussion, Cat Neilan, Whitehall editor and political oracle, predicts a Labour leadership challenge while humorously suggesting Jeremy Corbyn might defect to the Greens. Erica Wagner, Deputy Opinion Editor, foresees trials of age-based social media bans and warns of a major backlash against low-quality AI content. Meanwhile, sports expert Andrew Butler optimistically bets on England clinching the World Cup and laments the fading relevance of the Commonwealth Games. The trio crafts a thought-provoking outlook on the pivotal stories shaping 2026.
Nov 17, 2025 • 36min
Why is Shabana Mahmood inspired by Denmark’s asylum policies?
Join Cat Neilan, Whitehall editor at The Observer, Bex Sander, data-savvy reporter, and Serena Cesareo, policy analyst, as they dive into pressing headlines. They discuss Shabana Mahmood's tough asylum reforms and debate whether Denmark's approach could work in the UK. Topics include the influence of smugglers and social media on migration patterns, and if the reforms are politically motivated. Additionally, they tackle the implications of releasing the Epstein files in the GOP and UK ties to Bangladesh's political turmoil.
