201. How Westminster Breaks Politicians and Why Britain Isn’t Ready for War
10 August 2026
Podcast
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.
To hear episode one and two of the Gen Z Story, sign up at therestispolitics.com and if you're a student, sign up with your student email address to get a year of TRIP Plus for just £20.
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Producer: India Dunkley
Social Producer: Celine Charles
Video Editor: Josh Smith, Lorcan Moullier
Researcher: Olivia Taylor Hooper
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