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.

161. Question Time: Rebuilding the Tory brand, Macron’s successor, and the militarisation of Mexico

Is the Tory brand damaged beyond repair? Does Macron have a succession plan? What tempts governments to bring in the military?Listen as Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more o... Continue

10 August 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

160. White House or jail? The future of Donald J. Trump

Will Donald Trump end up in prison or back in the White House? Why is the gap between politics and the legal arena becoming ever narrower? Is Net Zero at risk of becoming the new Brexit issue... Continue

9 August 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

The Rest Is Football (Trailer)

NEW PODCAST: THE REST IS FOOTBALLJoin Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards for a new podcast bringing strong opinions on all the latest stories from the world of football.Hosted by t... Continue

7 August 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

159. Question Time: Sweden’s Quran-burning crisis, Farage vs. the banks, and what is ‘the establishment’?

What would Rory do if he was Sweden’s Minister of Foreign Affairs? Are we paying Nigel Farage too much attention? Should MPs be allowed to rebel against their party? Listen to hear Rory and... Continue

3 August 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

158. Sunak’s net zero culture war, Africa’s ‘coup belt’, and a new strategy for the German far-right

Why are Rishi Sunak and other politicians of the right looking to weaponise net zero? How should the international community respond to the rising number of coups across the Sahel? Can electi... Continue

2 August 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

157. Question Time: Knocking over Liz Truss, Oxbridge dominance, and life under the Taliban

Should MPs be able to vote electronically? Is Oxbridge as dominant as it used to be in British society? Are opinion polls just the junk food of political journalism?Join Rory and Alastair as ... Continue

27 July 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

156. Labour on the defensive, Machismo in Spain, and Israel on a knife-edge

What is the existential threat to democracy that's unfolding in Israel? Why is Labour on the policy defensive after defeat in Uxbridge? Is Spain now the most polarised country in Europe? Joi... Continue

26 July 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

155. Sunak slides to defeat in Selby and Somerton

How happy should Labour be with Thursday's by-election results? Can Sunak take some solace from holding on in Uxbridge? Will these constituencies be Labour, Tory, and Lib Dem holds at the nex... Continue

21 July 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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