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.

69. François Hollande on Putin, Obama, and Brexit

In a special guest episode, we speak to former French president François Hollande from his office in Paris. Tune in to hear his views on Putin, Xi Jinping, Merkel, Macron, the far right, the... Continue

27 October 2022

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

68. Question Time: Battle for the National Trust, getting over Brexit and boycotting Qatar

What would it take for the UK to have a general election? Would Rory ever rejoin the Conservative Party? How does confirmation bias affect politics? Alastair and Rory answer these questions, ... Continue

26 October 2022

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

67. PRIME MINISTER RISHI SUNAK

Rishi Sunak is the new Prime Minister.Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss the new leader of the Conservative Party and Britain's first Asian Prime Minister. Will he be able to unite the pa... Continue

24 October 2022

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

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

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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