Lee Cain

Lee Cain, former Number 10 communications director, offers sharp takes on media and messaging. Katie Perrior, ex-Downing Street communications lead, explains modern media pressures on government. David Runciman, political historian, examines shifting nature of leadership and global political instability. They discuss media-driven churn, digital fragmentation, civil service limits and what leaders need to survive in today’s landscape.

Lee Cain, Boris Johnson's director of communications, discusses the flaws in Rishi Sunak's election campaign. They delve into the lies, Covid parties, and missed opportunities by past Conservative PMs. The podcast critiques the Tory party's election strategies, attack on Keir Starmer, and the importance of rest for Prime Ministers. They analyze political ad strategies, Brexit promises, and public sentiment towards the upcoming general election.

Lee Cain and Dominic Cummings give evidence to the UK Covid-19 inquiry. Topics discussed include the government's lack of a plan to help vulnerable people in lockdown, Boris Johnson's suitability for the crisis, and his belief that old people should get the virus. The podcast also explores dysfunction and criticism in the government, tradeoffs during the pandemic, and the government's response to the inquiry. AI deployment in the NHS and applications of AI in healthcare and surgery are also discussed.

Former Director of Communications Lee Cain and Political Editor Tom McTague join for an emergency election roundtable discussing UK politics, unexpected election call, unmet targets like high taxes, stagnant incomes, increasing NHS wait times, voter disenchantment, impact of COVID-19, Tory party challenges post-partygate scandal, and reconnecting with public experiences to rebuild trust.

Former No.10 aids Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain testify at the Covid inquiry. They discuss structural failures, neglect of vulnerable people, lockdown decision-making, rejected measures in other countries, and missed opportunities in the inquiry.