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.

66. LIZ TRUSS RESIGNS

In this emergency podcast Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell react to the news that Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister after barely six weeks in office. Who will replace her as leader o... Continue

20 October 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

65. Question Time: Imposter Syndrome, the Commonwealth and fox hunting

How does public backlash affect politicians' mental health? Do Labour and the Liberal Democrats have an unwritten agreement to win seats? Should we support political parties the same way we d... Continue

20 October 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

64. Hunt U-turn as Truss goes missing

As a divided Conservative Party tries desperately to work out how to replace Liz Truss, Rory and Alastair discuss the likely moves over the coming days and weeks in Westminster. Will the Cons... Continue

18 October 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

63. TRUSS DOWN, KWARTENG OUT

Join Alastair and Rory for an emergency bonus podcast after the news that Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked as Chancellor. Facing the lowest ever approval ratings for a British PM, is it over al... Continue

14 October 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

62. Question Time: Liberal Democrats, Lordships and Labour’s return

Who would Rory vote for in a General Election today? Did Alastair vote for Jeremy Corbyn? Where do MPs work after they've left Parliament? Rory and Alastair answer these questions, plus a ... Continue

13 October 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

61. “Detested” Tories, the SNP, and Israel

Why is Liz Truss thinking of moving the UK embassy to Jerusalem? Does the word 'detest' belong in politics? How long will the Conservatives remain united? Rory and Alastair discuss these top... Continue

12 October 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

60. Fear and Loathing in Birmingham

Are we on the brink of Tory civil war? Has Truss painted herself into a corner with her conference speech? What on earth is an 'anti-growth coalition'?Rory has scrambled Alastair for an emerg... Continue

7 October 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

59. Question Time: Biden, barristers and the Black Watch

How do Alastair and Rory maintain a work/life balance? How dangerous are AI deepfakes for politics? Does Rory regret not pursuing a military career? Rory and Alastair answer these questions a... Continue

6 October 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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