50. Angela Rayner: From zero GCSEs to Britain’s most powerful woman?
Could Labour still lose the next election? What really went wrong under Jeremy Corbyn? What do the left actually think of the right?Rory and Alastair are joined by Labour's Deputy Leader, Ang... Continue11 December 2023
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199. Question Time: Why the infected blood scandal still haunts today’s politics
How uncomfortable are the left with Starmer’s praise of Margaret Thatcher? Does Sunak’s stance on legal migration undermine British universities? What’s next for George Santos?Join Alas... Continue7 December 2023
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198. King Charles on the world stage, Argentina’s Brexit, and the real Henry Kissinger
How did King Charles perform at COP? Is Milei more Reagan than Trump? Who was the real Henry Kissinger?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and more on today's episode of The Rest I... Continue6 December 2023
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Farewell Glenys Kinnock and Alistair Darling
Their passing has marked a sad week for the entire Labour family... Continue
6 December 2023
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49. Christiana Figueres: COP28, Costa Rica, and surviving the climate crisis
How do countries cooperate to tackle the climate emergency? Is it unusual for the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in the oil rich UAE? What does the future hold for renewa... Continue4 December 2023
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197. Question Time: Should Labour be bolder on Brexit?
Why do politicians avoid discussing the benefits of migration? Do broadcasters allow the agenda do be shaped by the right wing press? What party would Charles Dickens vote for?Join Alastair a... Continue30 November 2023
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196. Why are the far-right on the rise?
Should Britain give the Elgin Marbles back to Greece? Will people be financially better off following Hunt's Autumn statement? Why have populists like Javier Milei and Geert Wilders performed... Continue29 November 2023
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Imagine if Boris Johnson had backed Remain…
Instead he chose the path to No 10 and we are all paying the price... Continue
29 November 2023
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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.