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Two men who’ve been at the heart of the political world - former Downing Street Director of Communic

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Total: 353

Do manifestos matter? What exactly is a free port? Is there a real difference between One-nation Con

Have the local elections changed how Sunak will run Number 10? What's going on with the Wagner Group

Was this a win for Starmer? Or should he be disappointed? What does this tell us about next year's g

What role do corporations play in political activism? Could the local elections results push forward

This Saturday May 6th, the UK will celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. But what is the pol

Will Alastair ever stand as an MP? What's going on with Rupert Murdoch at Fox News? How prevalent is

What does Dominic Raab's resignation tell us about the battle between civil servants and ministers?

123. DOMINIC RAAB RESIGNS

2023/4/21

Why has Dominic Raab resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and what does it mean for the future of the C

Is leaking a way to get ahead in politics? What did Paddy Ashdown do to Rory? Should Joe Biden run f

Is the Special Relationship between the UK and the US falling apart? How can the world come to Sudan

Why is France trying to boost its ties with China? How do you define populism? Does Rory have any pl

Has Keir Starmer lost Labour the moral high ground after his attack on Rishi Sunak? What is Vladimir

Is the decline of local news destroying the fabric of our democracy? Should there be a cabinet posit

How will Donald Trump's arraignment unfold? What is happening at the border between the United Kingd

What's the story about Cummings and Corbyn on the podcast? Should GB News be considered a news chann

Would Labour ever endorse Scottish independence? Why is France on fire? And how did Matt Hancock and

Could Labour inherit a junior doctor problem? What can be done about the rising costs of childcare?

In a week where we've had bank bailouts and a meeting where Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping hinted at

112. Iraq: The Legacy

2023/3/16

It's 20 years since the invasion of Iraq - but what is its legacy?Tony Blair said to Parliament in M

111. The Iraq War

2023/3/15

20 years on from the invasion of Iraq, Rory speaks to Alastair about the build up, aftermath, and le