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.

149. Question Time: How to end a civil war, psychedelic treatments, and will the Orkney Islands join Norway?

Why are the Orkney islands looking to explore options around joining Norway? Are psychedelics the future of mental health treatment? Does the path to a Labour majority include winning over Na... Continue

6 July 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

148. France on fire, Thames Water troubles, and NHS privatisation

What's happening in France? How did Thames Water become saddled with debt? Are we on course for inevitable NHS privatisation? Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss the main issues of the we... Continue

5 July 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

147. Question Time: The next global superpower, a royal panic, and Rory on Austerity

How did Rory get stuck in the royal panic room? Why do Labour politicians attend Murdoch parties? Which country will be the next global superpower?Rory and Alastair answer all these questions... Continue

29 June 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

146. Putin vs. Prigozhin, the power of Lebedev, and the battle for Southeast Asia

Is this the beginning of the end for Vladimir Putin? Did Boris Johnson overrule MI6 during his time as Prime Minister? Will Sunak be able to control inflation?Rory and Alastair answer these ... Continue

28 June 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

145. Putin under threat as Wagner mutiny

As Wagner Group mercenaries led by Yevgeny Prigozhin apparently rebel against the Russian Army, what impact could this have on the war with Ukraine and Vladimir Putin’s position as presiden... Continue

24 June 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

144. Question Time: The War On Drugs, a Tory Green Party, and Long Covid

Is class still the biggest dividing line in Britain? Why do we not hear enough about the impact of Long Covid? Would the Green Party ever shift to the right? On today’s Question Time pod, ... Continue

22 June 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

143. The world looks to Beijing, Putin vs. Africa, and Rory’s sliding Brexit doors

What have we learnt from Brexit, 7 years on? Has Antony Blinken’s trip to Beijing eased tensions between China and the US? What is Africa’s role in the Ukraine-Russia conflict?Join Rory a... Continue

21 June 2023

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

142. Is this the end for Boris Johnson?

In a damning report, Boris Johnson has been condemned for lying to parliament over parties held in Downing Street during the pandemic.In today's emergency bonus episode, Rory and Alastair deb... Continue

15 June 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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