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437. Question Time: Farage vs Corbyn: The UK’s Next Prime Minister?Is Starmer too afraid to take on Farage? What does Germany’s turn away from Israel signal? And, how much should kids know about geopolitics?
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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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148. The President of Guyana: The Fastest Growing Economy in the World (Irfaan Ali)How does Guyana balance its unprecedented economic growth, largely due to oil discoveries, with environmental sustainability? How does Guyana perceive and address the historical scar left by slavery? What has happened to West Indies cricket, and how does the future look?
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What do politicians actually do on polling day? How does it feel to hear you’re the next prime minister? Should we care that The Sun has backed Labour?In the final episode of The Rest Is Po...
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278. Question Time: How reliable are the polls?
What happens at Number 10 when there is a change of government? Are polls a help or hinderance to the parties pre-election day? What are the benefits of Joe Biden staying on as Presidential n... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Britain deserves a change in government
Meanwhile, in Newark, Robert Jenrick appears to fancy himself as future Tory leader... Continue
277. What stands in the way of a Labour landslide?
Which party has had the most effective campaign? Is there any way out for Macron in his fight against the far right and far left? Why are the Democrats closing rank over Joe Biden?Join Rory a... Continue
83. The Man Who Ran Downing Street
What are prime ministers really like behind closed doors? How do you become Britain’s most powerful civil servant? Are special advisors a force for good or ill?On today’s episode of Leadi... Continue
276. Why Joe Biden must step down
"Last night was a game changer. And the change that now has to come is to produce another game changer, which is a new Democratic candidate."In an emergency episode of The Rest Is Politics, R... Continue
275. Advantage Trump: Will the Democrats move to replace Joe Biden?
What repercussions will Joe Biden's stumbling performance in the first presidential debate have on the race for the White House? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci for their instant reacti... Continue
275. TRIP US: Advantage Trump: Will the Democrats move to replace Joe Biden?
What repercussions will Joe Biden's stumbling performance in the first presidential debate have on the race for the White House? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci for their instant reacti... Continue