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.

203. Question Time: How dangerous is Giorgia Meloni?

Should Joe Biden choose a new running mate? Who is the real Giorgia Meloni? Which reality TV show would Rory and Alastair appear on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com... Continue

21 December 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

202. How Labour should fight the election, taking on the British press, and Orbán’s future far-right axis

Who actually is Michelle Mone? Does Starmer need to be braver in how he respond to attacks from his opponents? How much power does Viktor Orbán have in the EU?Join Rory and Alastair as they ... Continue

20 December 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

201. Question Time: Could the Tories remove Rishi Sunak?

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14 December 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

200. The Israeli settler movement, Ukraine blockaded, and Putin’s perpetual power

🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅Is the West moving to a more critical place conc... Continue

13 December 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

199. Question Time: Why the infected blood scandal still haunts today’s politics

How uncomfortable are the left with Starmer’s praise of Margaret Thatcher? Does Sunak’s stance on legal migration undermine British universities? What’s next for George Santos?Join Alas... Continue

7 December 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

198. King Charles on the world stage, Argentina’s Brexit, and the real Henry Kissinger

How did King Charles perform at COP? Is Milei more Reagan than Trump? Who was the real Henry Kissinger?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and more on today's episode of The Rest I... Continue

6 December 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

197. Question Time: Should Labour be bolder on Brexit?

Why do politicians avoid discussing the benefits of migration? Do broadcasters allow the agenda do be shaped by the right wing press? What party would Charles Dickens vote for?Join Alastair a... Continue

30 November 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

196. Why are the far-right on the rise?

Should Britain give the Elgin Marbles back to Greece? Will people be financially better off following Hunt's Autumn statement? Why have populists like Javier Milei and Geert Wilders performed... Continue

29 November 2023

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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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