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.
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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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55. Gillian Keegan: The future of British schools, union ‘barons’, and Sunak’s Rwanda battle
What's it like to be the Secretary of State for Education who left school at 17? How much power do unions really have in British politics? What's it like to become a Tory MP when your family ... Continue
209. Question Time: What happens when privatisation goes wrong?
Is it possible to be politically active as a civil servant? How did private finance initiatives contribute to the Post Office scandal? Is a transfer of power possible in Myanmar?Listen to Ro... Continue
208. History’s warning to Labour, the Post Office scandal, and Bangladesh’s battle for power
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Don’t let David Cameron off the hook
Rishi Sunak emulates Boris Johnson more than Cameron, but the foreign secretary is far from blameless... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: In defence of David Cameron
Boris Johnson undid many of the former PM's well-intentioned moves... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Don’t buy into Sunak’s election distraction tactics
The sooner the prime minister calls an election, the better... Continue
54. Guy Verhofstadt: Is there a case for a European army?
What's it like to run Belgium for a decade? How many people in the EU actually believe in 'ever-closer union'? What are the pros and cons of being a career politician?On today's episode of Le... Continue
Should Labour create an anti-corruption department if it wins the next election? How great a threat does AI pose to elections in 2024? Is soft power as important as Britain thinks it is?Liste...
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