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.

48. Question Time: Parents, Austerity, and talking with hands

What’s more annoying, a stupid person pretending to be clever or a clever person pretending to be stupid? On an unrelated note Rory and Alastair give more reaction to Liz Truss taking over ... Continue

8 September 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

47. Liz Truss, lido politics, and Chile

How will Liz Truss operate in Number 10? Why is The Rest Is Politics banned on FCDO official phones? And what's going on in Chile?Plus foreign aid, James Cleverly, Alastair's lido lifestyle, ... Continue

7 September 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

46. PRIME MINISTER LIZ TRUSS

In an emergency podcast, Rory and Alastair react to the news that Liz Truss has won the race to become the UK's next prime minister.Plus Kwasi Kwarteng, Joe Lycett, a PM's first 24 hours, Ins... Continue

5 September 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

45. Question Time: BBC impartiality, books vs. newspapers, and Stewart spoofery

What shared regret do Rory and Alastair have about their time at university? Plus local journalism, bikes, John le Carré, musical instruments, rhetoric, and Rory's defence of Eton.Blackpool ... Continue

1 September 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

44. Freezing bills, mental health in politics, and Rory’s new job

Are windfall taxes and freezing energy bills the best ways to deal with the cost of living crisis?Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss the skyrocketing energy prices, the negative effect th... Continue

31 August 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

43. Question Time: Margaret Thatcher, Rupert Murdoch, and Mick Lynch

At what points in their political careers did Rory and Alastair feel under the most pressure? Plus the wonders of sleep, Murdoch's subtle influence, and protest marches.Blackpool tickets - Sa... Continue

25 August 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

42. Working for Truss, Blackpool with Clinton, and Sewage

Why is raw sewage being pumped into UK rivers? How easy is it to stand up to Liz Truss when she's your boss? And which former US president walked for 2 miles with Alastair in search of a McDo... Continue

24 August 2022

Podcast

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Introducing Empire

Today's feed drop features historian and friend of the show William Dalrymple discussing our new sister podcast, Empire, which he hosts alongside broadcaster Anita Anand.How do empires rise? ... Continue

19 August 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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