23 Oct 2026
Kim Leadbeater, MP: My Sister’s Murder and Why I Never Wanted To Go Into PoliticsThis week, we bring you one of Alastair’s favourite interviews.
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.
Leading
26 Oct 2026
212. What Happens When The World Stops Trusting America? (Michael Lewis)Why did Elon Musk really go to Washington, and was DOGE ever about cutting government at all? What happens when the world stops trusting America, and could the next financial crisis already be under way? What will Trump do if he loses the midterms?
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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224. Question Time: Liz Truss’ ‘deep state’ comments, disability policy, and Shamima Begum
Is it fair that Shamima Begum has been declared stateless? Should Labour prioritise disability policy more? Has taxpayers money paid for Liz Truss' trip to the Conservative Political Action C... Continue
223. Islamophobia, chaos in the House of Commons, and the North Korean election
What do Lee Anderson’s inflammatory comments mean for the Tory party? Is it possible for Parliament to have a united front on Israel-Gaza? Will North Korea ever collapse?Join Rory and Alast... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Parliament’s lessons from the Commons Gaza vote
An issue as serious as the Israel-Gaza war got lost in arcane parliamentary semantics... Continue
“You took me to one side and said be very, very careful of these people, these neo-cons. Because they’re going to use this to do all sorts of stuff that you shouldn’t be involved in.”...
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Should mobiles be banned from schools and the House of Commons? What is Labour's grand plan for citizens' assemblies really about? Is there growing Russian influence in Britain?Join Rory and ...
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221. The Killing of Alexei Navalny
What happened at the Munich Security Conference? Will Putin ever be held accountable? How will Trump fund his legal problems and a presidential campaign?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer ... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: The prime minister is sunk
I'm starting to think the Tories are heading back, not a day too soon, into opposition... Continue
60. Anthony Scaramucci: What it’s like to be Donald Trump’s Communications Director
Would a second Trump presidency be far more right wing? What drives the former US president? Is he trying to do a deal with Taylor Swift?In this week's episode of Leading, Rory and Alastair a... Continue