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.

94. Police power, gender recognition, and women in Afghanistan

Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss anti-strike legislation, the right to protest, the battle between the Scottish and UK government over gender recognition reform, the plight of women in ... Continue

18 January 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Leading: Michael Heseltine

Rory and Alastair are launching a new podcast - 'Leading'!  Every Monday, Alastair and Rory are going to speak to people who are leading in their field. Whether they be presidents, policy m... Continue

16 January 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

93. Question Time: Rishi Sunak’s doctor, Rory’s Brad Pitt deal, and Iranian regime change?

**RORY AND ALASTAIR'S NEW PODCAST... The Rest Is Politics: Leading**Rory and Alastair are launching a new podcast - 'Leading'!Starting on Monday 16th January, a weekly episode will be release... Continue

12 January 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

92. Prince Harry, Brazil’s failed coup, and Myanmar’s criminal junta

Join Rory and Alastair as they record in person from Soho, discussing the fallout from Prince Harry's new book, the failed coup against Lula in Brazil, how the NHS could look to the Netherlan... Continue

11 January 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

91. Zelensky’s message, Netanyahu’s return, and Putin’s ‘mystery woman’

Join Rory and Alastair this week as they discuss what Alastair has described as ‘one of the best pieces of communication he has ever seen’, the definition of populism, and their controver... Continue

5 January 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

90. NHS in crisis, the Blair-Brown years, and Mandela on Gaddafi

In our first podcast of 2023, Rory and Alastair discuss the NHS in crisis and how government investment needs to be coupled with structural reform. There's also a look back at Alastair's diar... Continue

4 January 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

89. Where will we be in 2023?

Join Alastair and Rory for a bonus episode as they discuss their political predictions for 2023!Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening,... Continue

29 December 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

88. TRIP Awards 2022 (with a special guest…)

Rory and Alastair are here to discuss the highs and lows of a wild year in politics... Who was their most outstanding politician? What was the most surprising moment of the year? Who was the ... Continue

28 December 2022

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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