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447. Is Starmer Sleepwalking Britain into Farage’s Hands?Has Starmer’s reshuffle shifted Labour to the right, and frozen out the left? Will Farage ultimately lose control of Reform UK? Why has the French government collapsed again?
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Two men who’ve been at the heart of the political world – former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy Alastair Campbell and cabinet minister Rory Stewart – join forces from across the political divide.
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Every Monday, Rory and Alastair interrogate, converse with, and interview some of the world’s biggest names – from both inside and outside of politics – about life, leadership, or leading the way in their chosen field.
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358. Question Time: Political translators, Boris Johnson, and politicians to watch in 2025
What are Rory and Alastair's funny translation stories? Could Boris Johnson ever have a comeback? And are there any politicians to watch out for in 2025?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer... Continue
357. Political New Year’s resolutions, Elon Musk, and what happens next in Taiwan?
What should Labour’s new year resolution be? How worried should we be about Elon Musk? Could China move on Taiwan in 2025? Join Rory and Alastair in this New Year's Day special episode to h... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Even for politicians, death is the great leveller
The prime minister should be spared social media's grief voyeurism as he mourns the loss of his brother... Continue
114. The future of Wales (Eluned Morgan)
How did Morgan’s upbringing as the daughter of a priest set her off on a path to become Welsh First Minister? What does a former member of the European Parliament think happened with Brexit... Continue
356. Georgia, Russia, and the fight for democracy – An interview with the President of Georgia
Will Georgia’s President accept the inauguration of her successor on the 29th of December? If she does, will Georgia be handed over to Russia? Is there a way back to Europe for the country?... Continue
355. How to start a campaign, Giselle Pelicot, and the biggest surprise of 2024
Why has the environment fallen off the political agenda? What events caught geopolitical experts off guard in 2024? And, what advice would Alastair give to anyone looking to start their own c... Continue
355. How to start a campaign, Gisele Pelicot, and the biggest surprise of 2024
Why has the environment fallen off the political agenda? What events caught geopolitical experts off guard in 2024? And, what advice would Alastair give to anyone looking to start their own c... Continue
354. Nigel Farage, dad-dancing populists, and the worst politician of the year
Who was the worst politician of the year? What was the biggest political moment of 2024? What was the most under-discussed moment of the year? Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss all this... Continue