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.

128. Local Elections: Who’s the real winner?

Was this a win for Starmer? Or should he be disappointed? What does this tell us about next year's general election?Alastair and Rory have hit the emergency pod button - listen now to hear Th... Continue

5 May 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

127. Question Time: Communists in Austria, the collapse of First Republic, and the political power of Ben and Jerry’s

What role do corporations play in political activism? Could the local elections results push forward a general election? Are communists having a resurgence in Europe? Rory and Alastair answer... Continue

4 May 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

126. King Charles III’s coronation, the geopolitics of net-zero, and the power of oracy

This Saturday May 6th, the UK will celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. But what is the political impact of such an event? And what is the relevance of the monarchy today? Rory and A... Continue

3 May 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

125. Question Time: Murdoch mayhem, the politics of nepotism, and Alastair Campbell MP?

Will Alastair ever stand as an MP? What's going on with Rupert Murdoch at Fox News? How prevalent is nepotism in UK politics?Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more on this epis... Continue

27 April 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

124. Politicians vs. civil servants, evacuating Sudan, and Diane Abbott

What does Dominic Raab's resignation tell us about the battle between civil servants and ministers? How did Rory lead an evacuation during his time in Iraq? What next for Diane Abbott?Tune in... Continue

26 April 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

123. DOMINIC RAAB RESIGNS

Why has Dominic Raab resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and what does it mean for the future of the Conservative government?Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss all this and more on this eve... Continue

21 April 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

122. Question Time: Leaking Liz Truss, the funniest person in politics, and ‘Killing Thatcher’

Is leaking a way to get ahead in politics? What did Paddy Ashdown do to Rory? Should Joe Biden run for President again? Listen as Alastair and Rory answer these questions and more…Sign up t... Continue

20 April 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

121. Chaos in Sudan, Biden vs. Sunak, and the fall of Braverman?

Is the Special Relationship between the UK and the US falling apart? How can the world come to Sudan's aid? And is Suella Braverman finally on her last legs?Tune in to hear Alastair and Rory ... Continue

19 April 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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