The Rest is Politics: Election Special
The Rest is Politics: Election Special: Season 1

Air Date

May 29, 2024

Episodes

4 episodes

The Rest is Politics: Election Special

Season 1

Episodes

1. Episode 1

May 29, 2024
46 min

In the first episode, Alastair and Rory dissect the results of their exclusive poll, which shows Labour's lead is narrowing, and discuss Rishi Sunak's national service policy.

2. Episode 2

June 4, 2024
46 min

Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart discuss the Daily Mail poll that predicts the Conservative Party will win just 66 seats in the upcoming General Election and take a look at Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer's latest election pledges. The pair review the state of play for the Liberal Democrats, Green Party and SNP ahead of polling day and give updates on the Israel-Gaza conflict and South African elections.

3. Episode 3

June 11, 2024
47 min

Former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell and former Conservative MP Rory Stewart ask what impact the D-Day fiasco will have on Rishi Sunak.

4. Episode 4

June 18, 2024
46 min

Alastair and Rory discuss the Tories' final campaign strategy and Labour concerns over turnout. Plus: Emmanuel Macron's big gamble, and the politics of football.