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Political podcasting is the hottest career right now

These are the newly minted political podcasts and presenters in the U.K.

Fortune

‘Sails on the ship’ and ‘ashes of disaster’ – quotes of election night

From Jacob Rees-Mogg quoting Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to Neil Kinnock’s description of George Galloway, the TV coverage offered some notable moments

The Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner, Rachel Reeves, Morgan McSweeney: the Labour power list as Sue Gray resigns

As Sue Gray exits, read our ultimate guide to the most influential figures in the Labour government

Evening Standard

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Election night TV review: From Sky News’s extended guttural grunting to the BBC’s disjointed duo

When the exit polls landed, the Sky News roster – Kay Burley, Beth Rigby et al – could muster only a series of strangulated, almost orgasmic, grunts

The Independent UK

The funny and awkward moments from general election night

From chat about chickens to an MP finding out he was about to lose his job live on air, election night viewers have once again seen the pitfalls of live TV

The Independent UK

‘Moment of the night’: Viewers mock Nadine Dorries as she clashes with panelists on Channel 4’s election show

The former culture secretary clashed with Alastair Campbell and presenter Emily Maitlis

The Independent UK

'Why politics really matters' Alastair Campbell is inspiring young people to take a stand

His new politics book aimed at 6 - 9 year old is out today

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Wimbledon 2024 best dressed celebrities: Princess of Wales, Zendaya and Paul Mescal

SW19 saw Centre Court cameos from David Beckham and Attenborough through to the Princess of Wales, Tom Cruise and Margot Robbie

Evening Standard

Bad actors or conspiracy theories? The inside story of Farage’s battle for Clacton

Tory MP Giles Watling and Farage’s election agent Peter Harris give the inside story on what really happened with Andrew Parker and the P-word row

The Independent UK

Alastair Campbell on why politics matters to children

Tony Blair’s former spokesman tells Lisa Salmon politics touches every part of young people’s lives and he’s keen to get them involved.

The Independent UK

Ex-Tory MP Rory Stewart: ‘I guess my hand will float over Labour, but will probably come down on Lib Dems or the Greens’

The former cabinet minister on why politics made him deeply unhappy, the truth about Old Etonians, and who he’ll be voting for

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Nick Ferrari; The News Agents; The Rest Is Politics; Oh God, What Now?; Electoral Dysfunction; The Turnout With GK Barry – review

With days to go to the UK’s general election, our critic listens to Starmer and Sunak face LBC’s listeners and dips into the big-name political podcasts

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: On Thin Ice: Putin v Greenpeace; Presumed Innocent; The Rest Is Politics; Inside No 9 – review

Docuseries meets eco-thriller as climate activists clash with Russia’s despot; Jake Gyllenhaal stars in an oddly flat legal drama rehash; Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart give us podcast TV; and the final episode of Inside No 9

The Guardian - UK

Alastair Campbell triggers airport security alarm with bagpipes en route to Euros

ALASTAIR Campbell has said his bagpipes were flagged up by airport security en route to watch the Euros in Germany.

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The Independent UK

Grace Campbell slipped into ‘depression like I’ve never experienced before’ after abortion

‘Prospect of making such a finite decision freaked me out. I wished I had the grace of time,’ comedian writes

The National (Scotland)

Alastair Campbell is my hero, says Scottish Labour MP hopeful

A SCOTTISH Labour MP hopeful has been slammed after describing the Iraq War spin doctor Alastair Campbell as his “hero”.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn hits out at Question Time panel as Nigel Farage set for 37th appearance

PEOPLE have been left fuming with the BBC’s Question Time panel for Thursday night with Stephen Flynn among those to take aim at the broadcaster.

The Guardian - UK

Emily Maitlis and The Rest Is Politics to host Channel 4 election night coverage

The News Agents’ Maitlis to present its general election results coverage alongside Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart

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Evening Standard

Keir Starmer makes a surprise appearance with Alastair Campbell at cosy panel event

The Labour leader was cheered like a rock star

Evening Standard

We planted fake news to win votes, says former Tory spinner

But Conservative Campaign Headquarters doesn’t ‘recognise’ his account

Evening Standard

Have we reached peak political podcast?

We are, barring a huge upset, about to enter an era of boring government. Good news… unless you’re one of the never-ending procession of people commentating on it. Juliana Close wonders which ones will survive

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Labour doing God: faith communities can play a part in national renewal

Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer is not a believer, but he is right to recognise the value of religious organisations’ commitment to the common good

Evening Standard

Rest is Politics podcast snubbed by Liz Truss

Hosts Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell were poking fun at her new book

Evening Standard

Muslim Vote group plans to 'punish' Labour party over Gaza stance

The party has been split on calls for a ceasefire for months

Evening Standard

Alastair Campbell tells young voters to 'get off your high horse' over Gaza

He also compared Keir Starmer to Abraham Lincoln and Nelson Mandela

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