287. Trump’s VP, Labour vs. China, and the King’s Speech

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  • 17 July 2024

  • Posted by Alastair Campbell

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How has a man who once called Trump ‘America’s Hilter’ now become his running mate? What does a Labour government mean for UK-China relations? Will China define how Gaza will be governed in the future?


Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell for the latest episode of The Rest Is Politics, where they answer all these questions and more.


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