125. Question Time: Murdoch mayhem, the politics of nepotism, and Alastair Campbell MP?

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  • 27 April 2023

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Will Alastair ever stand as an MP? What's going on with Rupert Murdoch at Fox News? How prevalent is nepotism in UK politics?


Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more on this episode of TRIP Question Time.


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2 responses to “125. Question Time: Murdoch mayhem, the politics of nepotism, and Alastair Campbell MP?”

  1. Alastair, I am a professor at Sydney University, and writing a book on Rupert Murdoch. I am coming to London from Monday May 12 to Saturday May 17, and would very much like to talk with you your views on Murdoch, experiences with his organisation etc. I realise you must get lots of requests, and have no idea who I am. The only person I can think of who might know us both is Prof Geoff Gallop. Anyway I would really like the chance to get together while I am in the UK. thank you.

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