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.

105. Question Time: Foreign ownership in football, the BBC vs. Modi, and conspiracy theories

What should we make of the Qatari bid to buy Manchester United? Why is Modi's government raiding the BBC offices in India? And why did Rory's appearance at the Bilderberg Meeting lead to clai... Continue

23 February 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

104. Ukraine: one year on, the fall of Nicola Sturgeon, and Sunak’s biggest gamble

Who will be Nicola Sturgeon's successor as First Minister of Scotland? What does the future hold for Russia's relationship with the West? Is Boris Johnson staging a comeback? Alastair and Ror... Continue

22 February 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

103. Question Time: Expensing helicopters, the North-South divide, and Rory’s return to politics?

Will Rory ever return to politics? How do MPs serve effectively from remote areas? Should Russia be allowed to compete in the Paris Olympics? Alastair and Rory cover these topics, plus the ro... Continue

16 February 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

102. The Secret Brexit Summit, Erdoğan under fire, and the death penalty

Why are ardent remainers and high profile eurosceptics meeting in secret to discuss our relationship with Europe? How has the earthquake in Turkey affected President Erdoğan politically? And... Continue

15 February 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

101. Question Time: Palestine in 2023, Chat GPT, and what do diplomats actually do?

What is the actual role of a diplomat? Would Brexit have had a different result if Labour was under Ed Miliband's leadership? How will artificial intelligence change our society? Rory and Ala... Continue

9 February 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

100. The Revenge of Liz Truss, Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, and China’s ‘Red Zeppelin’

Are Johnson and Truss on manoeuvres against Sunak? Has the Chinese spy balloon pushed US relations with Beijing to a dangerous place? And what's Rory been arguing about with Sandi Toksvig?TRI... Continue

8 February 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

99. Question Time: Missing refugees, the best type of MPs, and are universities left wing?

Are academics generally left-leaning? Should the theatrical nature of PMQs be reformed? What makes an MP 'talented'? Listen to hear these questions answered, plus positive stories about polit... Continue

2 February 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

98. 100 days of Sunak, the art of resigning, and Israel-Palestine

After 100 days as PM, is Rishi Sunak’s power already waning? What happens behind the scenes of a high-profile resignation? Has the US pivoted away from its central involvement in the Israel... Continue

1 February 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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