From farming to fuel, the warning signs are already here, says In The Room co-host Helen MacNamara. What we need is crisis planning, which is about imagination, not optimism.

A new podcast launched by Cleo Watson, former deputy chief of staff to Boris Johnson, and Helen MacNamara, deputy cabinet secretary, aims to offer insights into the workings of Westminster politics.

Former Deputy Cabinet Secretary Helen MacNamara and former No.10 special adviser Cleo Watson reacted to the news that Morgan McSweeney's phone was snatched in London.

Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson, featured on The Independent’s ‘In the Room’ podcast, have offered insights into the challenges and personal impact of working within government during times of crisis.