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.

116. Question Time: Corbyn and Cummings, Cool Britannia, and Ofsted

What's the story about Cummings and Corbyn on the podcast? Should GB News be considered a news channel? How did Britpop and Cool Britannia affect the 1997 election result? Tune in to today's ... Continue

30 March 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

115. France on fire, fake Korean cash, and a new Scottish nationalism

Would Labour ever endorse Scottish independence? Why is France on fire? And how did Matt Hancock and Kwasi Kwarteng end up talking to a fake Korean consultancy firm?Sign up to the free TRIP w... Continue

29 March 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

114. Question Time: Banks in crisis, Imran Khan, and Blair on The Simpsons

Could Labour inherit a junior doctor problem? What can be done about the rising costs of childcare? And what do Rory and Alastair really see in each other? Rory and Alastair answer all these ... Continue

23 March 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

113. Iraq: the fallout, Scotland at a crossroads, and ‘sneaky beakies’

In a week where we've had bank bailouts and a meeting where Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping hinted at a dangerous anti-western alliance, is there much to feel positive about? Join Rory and Alas... Continue

22 March 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

112. Iraq: The Legacy

It's 20 years since the invasion of Iraq - but what is its legacy?Tony Blair said to Parliament in March 2003 that what happened in Iraq would ‘determine the pattern of international politi... Continue

16 March 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

111. The Iraq War

20 years on from the invasion of Iraq, Rory speaks to Alastair about the build up, aftermath, and legacy of the event.The second episode in this series, 'Iraq: The Legacy', will be released t... Continue

15 March 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

110. Gary Lineker, BBC in crisis, and small boats

After an extraordinary and bizarre week where a tweet from Gary Lineker led to a crisis at the national broadcaster, Rory and Alastair try to make sense of the BBC’s handling of the situati... Continue

11 March 2023

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

109. Question Time: Powerful speeches, population control and Isabel Oakeshott

What is the best speech Rory and Alastair have ever heard? Why is the cabinet so big? Would you rather trust Isabel Oakeshott or Xi Jinping with your phone? Rory and Alastair answer all these... Continue

9 March 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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