210. Andy Burnham: My Relationship With Starmer, Brexit Lies and Emotion in Politics
12 October 2026
The Rest Is Politics
12 May 2026
Former Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner joins Alastair Campbell and Vicky Spratt to discuss the Gen Z story as she sees it. Listen to hear her thoughts on the success of The Green Party, the allure of characters like Gary Stevenson, and Zack Polanski, the hopelessness of young people , the danger of binary politics and short-term thinking, as well as her push for the government to reconnect with Gen Z, and empower leaders of the future.
She also listens and responds directly to some of your experiences sent to us via voice note.
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