Inside the Government Whips' Office
- Author
- The Times
- Published
- Mon 17 Aug 2020
- Episode Link
- https://play.acast.com/s/storiesofourtimes/tarantulasandblackmail-insidethegovernmentwhipsoffice
An MP has been accused of rape - and questions are again being asked about the role of whips in protecting parliamentary staff. Historically, the whips have a reputation as the shadowy brokers of backroom deals and the keepers of secrets. But is the notorious office where the real power in Westminster truly lies?
Guests
Esther Webber, Red Box reporter.
Anne Milton, former MP and deputy chief whip.
Host: Manveen Rana
Clips used: BBC, the National Theatre
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