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.

191. Braverman sacked and Cameron returns

The emergency pod button has been pushed as David Cameron returns to politics and Suella Braverman has been sacked.TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podc... Continue

13 November 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

190. Question Time: Should WhatsApp messages stay private?

What makes Parliament the most poisonous place to work? Should MPs listen to their SpAds? Was the Freedom of Information Act a mistake?Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all these question... Continue

9 November 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

189. The King’s Speech, performative cruelty, and Argentina

How have voters responded to President Biden's intervention in the Middle East? Was Sunak's summit on AI a success? Who will be the next Argentinian president?Join Rory and Alastair as they d... Continue

8 November 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

188. Question Time: What the Covid Inquiry says about Britain

Does Britain’s relationship with the USA prevent independent decision making? What does conservatism mean to Jordan Peterson? How do you disagree agreeably about politics with your partner?... Continue

2 November 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

187. The Left and Israel

Has Keir Starmer caused lasting damage to his leadership over his stance on Israel-Gaza? What will Biden be saying behind the scenes to other world leaders? Can the UK become a world leader i... Continue

1 November 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

186. Question Time: Nigel Farage’s plan to become Tory leader

Will Nigel Farage’s prophecy of becoming the next Conservative leader come true? Should we accept the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan? How much of a problem is the size of the British Armed F... Continue

26 October 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

185. Global perceptions of Israel-Gaza, Labour-Lib Dem bad blood, and Chinese economic crisis

Would an Israeli ground invasion shift international perceptions of the conflict? Why is Labour unhappy with the Lib Dems? Is China teetering on the brink of economic chaos?🌏 Get our exclu... Continue

25 October 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

184. Question Time: Why Britain Needs Shorter Prison Sentences

How do we solve the prisons crisis in the UK? Will Johnson and Sunak face charges for their lack of cooperation with the Covid inquiry? Should the Liberal Democrats run their campaign on rejo... Continue

19 October 2023

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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