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Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad.
The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics.
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PodSkip has analyzed 17 episodes of The Rest Is Politics, averaging 4.2 ads per episode (7% of runtime).
550. Will Farage's Extreme Wealth Be His Downfall?
Jul 02, 2026
How has Farage become the highest earning MP, while still claiming to be “for the everyday Briton”? Has Farage become part of the establishment? And how much more is there to discover about Farage’s…
549. Mamdani’s Wrecking Ball and the Rise of Anti-Migrant Vigilantes
Jul 01, 2026
Is Zohran Mamdani becoming much more than a mayor and effectively running a shadow presidential campaign through the candidates he's backing? How significant is Australia’s new centrist party and…
548. Burnham vs. Westminster and Trump’s Next Target
Jun 30, 2026
Will Andy Burnham’s plan for a ‘Number 10 North’ actually work in practice? What does Rory make of Burnham’s growth strategy? Who is Donald Trump’s next target in Latin America?
Join Rory and…
547. The Truth About Russian Oil, Net Zero, and North Sea Drilling
Jun 24, 2026
With the UK and Europe sweltering in yet another record-breaking heatwave, will we ever actually reach net zero? How close are we to a “lights out” scenario due to the Iran war, and how did we become…
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546. Keir Starmer Resigns: What Happens Next?
Jun 22, 2026
What does Keir’s Starmer’s exit as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour party mean for the UK? After his thumping victory against Reform UK last week, will Andy Burnham face a contest or a…
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545. Burnham Beats Reform: Britain’s Next Prime Minister?
Jun 19, 2026
Has Andy Burnham’s huge victory against Reform in Makerfield shown the Labour Party how it can beat Farage? What does this defeat mean for the right, and how tricky will the coming months be for Andy…
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544. How Trump Is Weaponising AI and Martial Arts at the White House
Jun 17, 2026
Has Britain become a “vassal” state, dangerously dependent on the US for our most vital national security capabilities? What does Trump’s martial arts birthday event on the White House lawn tell us…
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543. The Disaster Britain Still Can't Escape and Trump’s Iran ‘Deal’
Jun 16, 2026
What is the true cost of Brexit? How have British and European far-right politics evolved since the historic Brexit referendum, and can liberal democracy survive it? Is it possible to see Trump’s…
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542. Starmer Loses His Defence Secretary: What Next?
Jun 11, 2026
What does John Healey's shock resignation mean for Keir Starmer, whose position is already on the line ahead of Andy Burnham's crunch by-election in Makerfield? Who might replace Healey in one of the…
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541. Trump’s World Cup Mess and Kushner’s Albania Deal
Jun 10, 2026
As the Trump administration blocks a referee from entering the US, is this the most political world cup of all time, and just how messy will it get? Can the Democrats flip the Senate, and would it…
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540. The Untold Iran Crisis, Henry Nowak, and Farage’s Politics of Rage
Jun 09, 2026
As Trump’s Iran disaster continues, are we facing a full-blown energy and economic crisis in the UK and beyond? Why are politicians refusing to be honest about the real cost of the Iran crisis? What…
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539. Embezzlement, the Mandelson Texts, and Hasan Piker's UK Ban
Jun 03, 2026
What does the SNP embezzlement case reveal about how scandal-ridden British politics is? Is the banning of prominent left-wing American commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur a sensible decision or…
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538. The Pope’s AI Warning and Alastair Reacts to Blair’s Attack
Jun 02, 2026
Is Pope Leo’s encyclical the most important contribution to the AI debate so far, and is he doing more to hold Silicon Valley to account than any Western government? What did Alastair say to Tony…
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Who Funds Reform? The Missing Millions
May 28, 2026
Who is the secretive billionaire bankrolling Reform — and what does he want? How did a brand new party raise and spend £17 million with no public explanation? As Farage inches toward power, who's…
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537. Indicting Trump, Israeli Prisons, and Rory vs. Ed Miliband
May 27, 2026
What connects Trump’s Cuba blockade and Ben Gvir’s abuse of flotilla activists? As Richard Tice denies climate change science, will reality catch up with Reform UK – and what is Rory’s issue with Ed…
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536. Is Trump’s Corruption Machine Reaching New Extremes?
May 26, 2026
Has the scale of Donald J. Trump’s corruption become too big to prosecute? Is the US Constitution now a roadmap to tyranny instead of a protection against it? Why do 72% of Gen Z think things will…
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Struggling or Snowflakes? The Gen Z Mental Health Story
May 21, 2026
What's behind the rise in young people being diagnosed with mental health problems? Are members of Gen Z less resilient than older generations? Or are they a product of a society that has failed…
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535. The Ebola Outbreak and the British Far-Right’s Next Move
May 20, 2026
Are Xi and Putin playing Trump? How serious is the new Ebola outbreak, especially after Trump's and Britain's severe cuts to international aid? With Tommy Robinson explicitly telling his supporters…
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534. Is Wes Streeting Trying to Sabotage Andy Burnham?
May 19, 2026
By re-igniting the Brexit debate, is Wes Streeting deliberately trying to sabotage Andy Burnham's chances in a Leave-voting area, or is he forcing Labour to finally confront reality? Does Hungary's…
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533. Andy Burnham's Big Gamble: Can He Beat Reform?
May 14, 2026
What is Alastair’s plea to Labour politicians, after this week’s turmoil? After Wes Streeting’s resignation from the cabinet, will he still run against the ‘King of the North’, Andy Burnham, and how…
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532. The Trump-Xi Showdown and Putin’s Conscription Con
May 13, 2026
As Trump becomes the first American president to visit China in nearly a decade, will the summit bring any positive developments, or will it further deepen global disorder? Will Trump sacrifice…
531. Starmer on the Brink: What Next?
May 12, 2026
As Starmer’s cabinet begin turning against him, how long can he cling on to power? By challenging Starmer without a clear plan for what comes next, are Labour MPs unleashing a chaos they cannot…
Enraged or Engaged? Angela Rayner on The Gen Z Story
May 11, 2026
Former Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, joins Alastair Campbell and Vicky Spratt to discuss the Gen Z story as she sees it. Listen to hear her thoughts on the success of The Green Party, the…
Divided or Dependent? The Real Gen Z Story
May 09, 2026
Are the challenges faced by Gen Z unique or have we seen them before? Do workplaces need a Gen Z strategy, or is there something bigger at play? And, why does it feel like young people's attitudes…
530. Is Starmer the Next Joe Biden? Rory and Alastair React to Local Elections
May 08, 2026
Will Keir Starmer survive presiding over seismic Labour losses in the local elections, and if he doesn’t who should replace him? Do historic Reform and Green wins for Farage and Polanski confirm the…
529. Antisemitism, Polarisation, and How the King Outplayed Trump
May 06, 2026
How is polarisation fuelling antisemitism, and how should religious and political leaders respond? What can politicians learn from the King’s speech to Congress about how to challenge Trump? Is…
528. Trump vs. Germany and Farage’s £5m ‘Gift’
May 05, 2026
As Trump threatens to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, has European appeasement of Trump officially failed? Will historic local election losses for Labour trigger a change of Prime Minister? Why…
Lucky or Left Behind? The Gen Z Money Story
Apr 30, 2026
Is Gen Z the most informed generation in history, or the most financially trapped? Is a university degree still worth it, or have we sent too many people to study the wrong things? Has Britain gone…
527. Are American Tech Billionaires Threatening British Democracy?
Apr 29, 2026
Given Palantir’s controversial manifesto – described by some as having “techno-fascist” tendencies – why is the UK Government expanding its work with the company? Why has the Foreign Office closed…
526. Trump's Orwellian Maths and the King's Special Relationship Mission
Apr 28, 2026
Is the so-called ‘special relationship’ between America and Britain already broken, and is it even worth saving? How can the UK and Europe achieve independence from the US on defence, tech and…