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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.

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Addiction, Breakdown and Finding Persevilience: Rory Interviews Alastair

October 15, 2026

Alastair Campbell (0:07)

Welcome to The Rest Is Politics with me, Alastair Campbell.

Rory Stewart (0:10)

And me, Rory Stewart.

Alastair Campbell (0:11)

And this is part one of a mini-series. And this one is about my new work, Persevilience, described as follows in the book, the ability of an individual, group or organization to turn any situation setback or meaningful experience into a positive opportunity to grow, to advance and secure their core interests and…

One, for example, I think is fairly obvious, David Blunkett, former senior cabinet minister, very good friend of mine and who has been blind all his life. Also talked to a former footballer, Clark Carlisle, who was a very good player, played in the Premier League, not least with Burnley, but has several times tried…

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