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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. The Rest Is Politics lifts the lid on the secrets of Westminster, offering an insider’s view on politics at home and abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably.

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The Rest Is Politics The Rest Is Politics

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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. The Rest Is Politics lifts the lid on the secrets of Westminster, offering an insider’s view on politics at home and abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably.

October Election Tour - buy tickets:
www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/the-rest-is-politics

Twitter:
@RestIsPolitics

Instagram:
@restispolitics

Email:
restispolitics@gmail.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Sunak vs Starmer: Who won?

    Sunak vs Starmer: Who won?

    Who emerged victorious from the first leadership debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer? Was ITV's format too restrictive? Where does the election go from here?

    Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in the wake of the first TV leadership debate.

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    Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell
    Social Producer: Jess Kidson
    Assistant Producer: Fiona Douglas
    Producer: Nicole Maslen
    Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
    Head of Content: Tom Whiter
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    • 32 min
    The return of Nigel Farage: does it matter?

    The return of Nigel Farage: does it matter?

    What do Nigel Farage's plans to run as an MP in Clacton mean for Rishi Sunak? Should Ed Davey tone down his campaign stunts? What comes next for South Africa after disastrous election results for the ANC?

    Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell as they answer all these questions and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.

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    • 1 hr 13 min
    Can Trump still run for president?

    Can Trump still run for president?

    What is the political damage after Trump’s guilty verdict? How will Trump’s base react to his conviction? What does all of this mean for the future of democracy in the US?

    Rory and Alastair and joined by Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci in today’s episode as they answer all these questions and more. 

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    • 32 min
    DONALD TRUMP FOUND GUILTY

    DONALD TRUMP FOUND GUILTY

    What does Donald Trump's guilty verdict mean for the 2024 election? Do the nine Justices of the Supreme Court have too much power? What do Democrats really mean when they say Trump will ‘end democracy as we know it’?

    Join Anthony and Katty for episode 6 of TRIP US, as they answer all these questions and more.

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    Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell
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    • 57 min
    Diane Abbott, Nigel Farage, and how to plan a campaign

    Diane Abbott, Nigel Farage, and how to plan a campaign

    Why can't Keir Starmer make a decision about Diane Abbott? How do parties prepare for an election with no warning? Why is Nigel Farage getting so much media coverage?

    Join Rory and Alastair on this episode of The Rest Is Politics as they answer all these questions and more.

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    Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
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    • 46 min
    Question Time: Will the podcast dynamic change after the election?

    Question Time: Will the podcast dynamic change after the election?

    Is it time for a new curriculum? Do the UK's creative industries receive enough funding in relation to the soft power they exude? Who is 'El Loco' in the election in Panama?

    Listen to Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in today's Question Time.

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    Podcast Editor: James Hodgson
    Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell
    Social Producer: Jess Kidson
    Assistant Producer: Fiona Douglas
    Producer: Nicole Maslen
    Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
    Head of Content: Tom Whiter
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    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
226 Ratings

226 Ratings

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Rwanda bill - (un)intended consequence ?

Rory / Alistair

Since the Rwanda bill was passed there has been a reported increase in numbers coming into Republic of Ireland through NI. Richi Sunak is reported to have said that the above shows that the new law is working as a deterrent. The sooner these poisonous tories are booted out the better.

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The Feargal Sharkey ep

Feargal Sharkey should do more of this…

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