Leading
Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell, hosts of Britain’s largest podcast (The Rest Is Politics), have joined forces again for their new interview podcast, ‘Leading’.
Every Monday, Rory and Alastair interrogate, converse with, and interview some of the world’s biggest names – from both inside and outside of politics – about life, leadership, or leading the way in their chosen field.
Tune in to ‘Leading’ now to hear essential conversation from some of the world’s most enthralling individuals.
The Rest is Politics
Two men who’ve been at the heart of the political world – former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy Alastair Campbell and cabinet minister Rory Stewart – join forces from across the political divide. The Rest Is Politics lifts the lid on the secrets of Westminster, offering an insider’s view on politics at home and abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably.
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Tree of the Day …
And here you have the graceful arrival of @edballs and me on our tandem after our ride to the @norwichcityfc ground. It’s harder to stop than keep riding! #greenfootballweekend
That’s Florence on the left. The WINNER in the #greenfootballweekend Bake Off as judged by me and @edballs Another win for @burnleyofficial
It is #greenfootballweekend so @edballs and I arrived on a tandem for @norwichcityfc v @burnleyofficial … it’s easy once you get used to it!! Then we had to judge some sustainable baking by young fans of the two clubs. Spoiler alert - Burnley fan Florence won!!!! An omen maybe. All part of the pre-match coverage on @skysports shortly who have really thrown their weight behind the initiative. Hope they use Ed’s @gneville2 style cake punditry!!! Now off for a nosh up with my pal Delia. Have a nice green football weekend
Here you go … cover of my next book, out in May. Part call to arms, part practical handbook, an analysis of how our politics has gone so badly wrong and what YOU can do to help fix it. LINK IN BIO for more details … politics was bad enough when I started writing it but has grown steadily worse since, but we cannot just stand by. We have to get engaged and change it.
Next up next week on @restispolitics LEADING is @michelbarnier_ … fascinating insight into the key moments and characters involved in the Brexit negotiations. His book is an exhausting read because of the sheer volume of meetings and issues and people he had to deal with. Brings back memories of over busy times in government. Meanwhile the new episode of @restispolitics main episode is out today in which @rorystewartuk and I talk Tory troubles, the problems associated with resignations, why I think Sunak should veto Johnson and Truss resignation honours. Plus Israel Palestine and the geopolitics surrounding Nagorno-Karabakh LINK IN BIO q and a tomorrow, Barnier Monday meanwhile in the current LEADING slot is our chat with Alan Milburn re the future of the NHS which is going down a storm
Anyone know where my Tree of the Day is? (Other than on the wall of the green room at @bbctodayprogramme debate with @tonydanker @jacob_rees_mogg - pic 3 @therealfionamillar here front row to keep me from losing rag!! She is sitting next to Mrs JRM #wags
New episode @restispolitics LEADING in which @rorystewartuk and I talk to Alan Milburn about the future of the NHS. Whatever your party, if you care about the NHS, and worry for its future, this is a fascinating listen. LINK IN BIO
If you have yet to hear our @restispolitics LEADING interview with Marina Litvinenko I strongly recommend it wherever you get your podcasts. Here is a little taster for. And tomorrow we have an interview with Alan Milburn, ex Labour health secretary, on the crisis facing the NHS and what both government and Labour should be saying and doing about it
Heard proper birdsong for the first time in a while today so my Tree of the Day is the one with the nest in it
