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.

178. Israel At War

How did Hamas launch one of the largest invasions on Israeli territory in recent history? What happens now? Will this conflict have geo-political ramifications throughout the Middle East?Join... Continue

9 October 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

177. Question Time: A new centrist party, mafia politics in New Jersey, and was Jesus a socialist?

How corrupt is US politics? Will we see a new centrist party in the UK? How did Tony Blair overcome nerves at the dispatch box? Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell as they answer all thes... Continue

5 October 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

176. Can the Tory Party be saved?

What actually happens behind the scenes at a Conservative or Labour Party Conference? What would it take to get the Conservative Party back to the centre-ground? What is going on between Koso... Continue

4 October 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

175. Question Time: The Power of Rupert Murdoch

What is Rupert Murdoch's legacy in the world of media and politics? What did Rory discuss with First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf? Why have there been protests within the Metropolitan P... Continue

28 September 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

174. Scrapping HS2, ‘Ukraine fatigue’, and ‘Vive le Roi!’

Is Angela Rayner more popular than Keir Starmer? What’s going on in Poland and why is one of Ukraine's strongest allies seemingly waning in its support? Why do the French love King Charles?... Continue

27 September 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

173. Question Time: Corbyn’s expulsion from Labour, Belgium’s sex education crisis, and how would Blair fare as PM today?

Was Keir Starmer right to expel Jeremy Corbyn from the Labour party? Why is sex education causing protests in Belgium? How would Tony Blair's Labour cope in 2023?Join Rory Stewart and Alastai... Continue

21 September 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

172. Liz Truss returns, Putin’s Western puppets, and Rory at the United Nations

What have we learnt on the first anniversary of Britain's catastrophic experiment with Trussonomics?Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss Libya, the United Nations General Assembly, Putin's ... Continue

20 September 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Politics On the Edge (Extract)

Rory’s book is officially in print! As a Friday bonus, here’s an extract from the audiobook version for you to enjoy. The complete audiobook is available at all good outlets or if you’... Continue

15 September 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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