Helen Whately
Conservative MP and Shadow/Former minister involved in health and welfare debates. Appears in the episode discussing welfare spending, motability and disability benefit reform.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 1h 6min
Best Voyages from the Rocket 2025 Episode 2
Helen Whately, Conservative MP and shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, is joined by Danny Kruger, former MP turned Reform UK strategist, and Lord Peter Lilley, a veteran political figure. They delve into pressing welfare reforms, emphasizing the moral imperative to get individuals back to work. Whately discusses her push against rising sickness claims among youth, while Kruger reflects on his party defection and critiques the Conservatives' hesitance. Lilley warns of the dangers of the ECHR's influence on judicial politics, advocating for a decisive policy shift.
Dec 7, 2025 • 16min
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 07/12/2025
Join Pat McFadden, Labour's Work and Pensions Secretary, as he dives into the Youth Guarantee scheme and the complexities of welfare reform, including Universal Credit changes. Baroness Laura Faulkner raises concerns about women's rights and the government's handling of safety issues. Meanwhile, Conservative MP Helen Whately discusses the nuances of disability benefits and motability eligibility. Together, they explore pressing political topics, revealing the intricate balance between rights, benefits, and social responsibility.
