HS2 was greenlit over a decade ago and now the Manchester extension seems doomed. What does that say about Sunak’s priorities? Does he even have a mandate anymore? And even if he does, is it too late to make it make sense? Plus, hands up, who hates London? Will the UK ever sort out the North vs South debate? That’s Oh God, What Now? with Andrew Harrison, Ale ... Show More
Jul 4
System of a Climbdown – Starmer: Year One ends in tears
What better way for Labour to celebrate a year in power than with a humiliating climbdown on welfare? Political historian Steven Fielding joins the panel to discuss rebellions, “Austerity PSD”, and how Starmer and Reeves can make Year Two better than Year One. Plus, after the ant ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 2021
No Raabs Before Marbs – or, Where In The World Is Boris Johnson?
As Britain surges forward into the 1950s, the Prime Minister goes on holiday – again. Will fuel costs, supply chains, staff shortages and reskilling just, you know, sort themselves out? Or do we need to reacquaint ourselves with stagflation? Plus, can the fallout from the sentenc ... Show More
1h 3m
Apr 2024
Ian Hislop on Boris Johnson, Piers Morgan and political satire in the age of the absurd
Ian Hislop, editor of The Private Eye and team captain on Have I Got News For You sits down with Lewis for an extended conversation about political satire in the modern era of the Westminster psychodrama, and what it was like to have contestants like Piers Morgan and Boris Johnso ... Show More
36m 11s
Jun 2024
268. The Tories' 'taxtopia' attack, Macron's gamble, and the politics of football
How worried should Labour be about voter apathy? What is 'taxtopia'? Why is Liz Truss being brought up in the French election?
Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell for the latest episode of The Rest Is Politics, where they answer all these questions and more.
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58m 31s