How was the G7 formed, and what is the point of it today? What will the consequences be for Suella Braverman following her speeding scandal? How does religion influence politics?

Join Alastair and Rory as they answer these questions, plus a discussion on the history and politics of Japan, what happened at NatCon, and why Bill Clinton is never in the same room as a flower stamen...

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Have you heard? Alastair has written a book! 'But What Can I Do?' is out now.

As a Friday bonus, here's an extract from the audiobook version for you to enjoy.

To hear the whole audiobook, you can find it at all good outlets.

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Was Hillary Clinton arrogant in her comments about Emmanuel Macron? What's the best way to reform UK prisons? How much do you know about sporrans?

Tune in to hear Rory and Alastair discuss all this and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics: Question Time.

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What next for Turkey? How does Starmer aim to reform Labour? Why should we be paying attention to events in Thailand?

Tune in to hear Rory and Alastair discuss all this and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.

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

Join Alastair and Rory for this week's Question Time episode as they answer a wide range of listener questions.

LEADING - Gerry Adams:

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Have the local elections changed how Sunak will run Number 10? What's going on with the Wagner Group and Vladimir Putin? How did the coronation attendees manage to go to the toilet during the long wait for King Charles?

Alastair and Rory answer all these questions and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Politics.

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

Alastair and Rory have hit the emergency pod button - listen now to hear The Rest is Politics' analysis of the local elections.

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What role do corporations play in political activism? Could the local elections results push forward a general election? Are communists having a resurgence in Europe? Rory and Alastair answer these questions, as well as discussing their favourite museums, chauvinism in sport, Vice President Kamala Harris, and ageism in politics.

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This Saturday May 6th, the UK will celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. But what is the political impact of such an event? And what is the relevance of the monarchy today? Rory and Alastair will discuss this historic event, plus Richard Sharp's exit from the BBC, the impending energy crisis in Europe, and the importance of teaching speaking skills.

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

Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more on this episode of TRIP Question Time.

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