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.

353. Question Time: Celeb politicians, Chinese spies, and Ireland vs. Israel

Why is Israel shutting its embassy in Ireland? Who is the alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew? Will the UK ever have a Donald Trump-style leader? Rory and Alastair answer all these q... Continue

19 December 2024

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

352. How to solve the small boats crisis

Will Labour be able to deliver on their promises on immigration? What is the thinking behind some of Trump's cabinet picks? Could German politics swing to the right?Join Rory and Alastair as ... Continue

18 December 2024

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

351. Question Time: Geopolitics in Crisis

Why did the president of South Korea announce martial law this week? What does the result of the Romanian elections spell for Europe? How can Georgia resolve the protests happening there?Rory... Continue

12 December 2024

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

350. Assad in Moscow, Trump meets Zelensky, and Farage’s secret strategy

Is there hope for Syria? What’s next for France? And, why does Nigel Farage have a spring in his step?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.The Rest Is Politics... Continue

11 December 2024

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

349. The Fall of Assad: What’s next for Syria?

Who are the Syrian rebels that have captured the capital? Why has the Assad regime collapsed so quickly? What's next for Syria, and the Middle East? Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell a... Continue

8 December 2024

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

348. Syria, Afghanistan, and The Rest Is Classified

It has been thirteen years since Bashar al-Assad triggered a civil war which would kill hundreds of thousands of people and devastate Syria. Recent events have shown just how far his rule ha... Continue

6 December 2024

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

347. Question Time: Biden’s Pardon is Unforgivable

Is Starmer right to dismiss the two million people calling for a general election? What are Georgia’s chances of EU integration? And, if they were heading up British Intelligence, how much ... Continue

5 December 2024

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

346. The Battle for Syria

Who are the Syrian rebels who have attacked Aleppo? Will Keir Starmer's reset be enough to convince the public? Why is the French government on the brink of collapse?Join Rory and Alastair as... Continue

4 December 2024

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.

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