104. Ukraine: one year on, the fall of Nicola Sturgeon, and Sunak’s biggest gamble
Who will be Nicola Sturgeon's successor as First Minister of Scotland? What does the future hold for Russia's relationship with the West? Is Boris Johnson staging a comeback? Alastair and Ror... Continue22 February 2023
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6: David Lammy: The Future of Foreign Policy
Is David Lammy the next politician to represent Britain on the global stage? Alastair and Rory speak to the Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs about h... Continue20 February 2023
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103. Question Time: Expensing helicopters, the North-South divide, and Rory’s return to politics?
Will Rory ever return to politics? How do MPs serve effectively from remote areas? Should Russia be allowed to compete in the Paris Olympics? Alastair and Rory cover these topics, plus the ro... Continue16 February 2023
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102. The Secret Brexit Summit, Erdoğan under fire, and the death penalty
Why are ardent remainers and high profile eurosceptics meeting in secret to discuss our relationship with Europe? How has the earthquake in Turkey affected President Erdoğan politically? And... Continue15 February 2023
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5: Michael Johnson: Politics, protest, and sport
Do athletes now have a responsibility to use their platform to promote political change?Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson sits down with Alastair to discuss the future of athlet... Continue13 February 2023
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101. Question Time: Palestine in 2023, Chat GPT, and what do diplomats actually do?
What is the actual role of a diplomat? Would Brexit have had a different result if Labour was under Ed Miliband's leadership? How will artificial intelligence change our society? Rory and Ala... Continue9 February 2023
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100. The Revenge of Liz Truss, Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, and China’s ‘Red Zeppelin’
Are Johnson and Truss on manoeuvres against Sunak? Has the Chinese spy balloon pushed US relations with Beijing to a dangerous place? And what's Rory been arguing about with Sandi Toksvig?TRI... Continue8 February 2023
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4: Michel Barnier: The Truth Behind Brexit
Who is the EU's man behind Brexit? How did he combat Britain's negotiating tactics? What is life like at the top of European politics?Alastair and Rory are joined by Michel Barnier, the EU's ... Continue6 February 2023
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Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.