21 Aug 2025
440. Question Time: How To Start A Centrist PartyWhy do the Lib Dems still fly under the radar? Is Trump quietly setting the stage for an authoritarian takeover? And, why does Alastair swear so much?
The Rest Is Politics
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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18 Aug 2025
149. Nicola Sturgeon: On Margaret Thatcher, Alex Salmond, and the Push for Independence (Part 1)What is the difference between class distinctions in Scotland and the rest of the UK? How did Nicola Sturgeon's childhood in Scotland inform her politics? What was Margaret Thatcher's influence on Nicola's career?
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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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... Continue
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... Continue
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... Continue
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... Continue
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... Continue
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 ... Continue
BUT WHAT CAN I DO? – Trying to answer the question so many are asking
Book Number 18 is on its way. Number 17, Living Better, has been moved to the books section of the website, and 'BUT WHAT CAN I DO?' is now here on the front page ... and though I say so myself, ... Continue
99. Question Time: Missing refugees, the best type of MPs, and are universities left wing?
Are academics generally left-leaning? Should the theatrical nature of PMQs be reformed? What makes an MP 'talented'? Listen to hear these questions answered, plus positive stories about polit... Continue