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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Politics on the Edge

Book • 2023
In 'Politics on the Edge', Rory Stewart recounts his experiences from being a political outsider to standing for prime minister, highlighting the challenges and absurdities of political life.

The book critiques the decline in political standards, cronyism, and incompetence within the British government, offering a profound insight into the era of populism and global conflict.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by the host as his recent book, offering insights into politics.
Mary Beard And Rory Stewart On Power And Politics, Part One
Mentioned by Alistair as an extract from Rory Stewart's new book.
Politics On the Edge (Extract)
Mentioned by Rory Stewart as a book detailing issues of getting anything done as a minister.
Rory Stewart: “We’re Living in a World of Fairy Tales”
Mentioned by Alastair Campbell as an attempt to take listeners behind the scenes of being an MP.
157. Question Time: Knocking over Liz Truss, Oxbridge dominance, and life under the Taliban
Mentioned by Rory Stewart as a book detailing his experiences in Parliament.
255. Is Labour's lead narrowing?
Mentioned as his most recent book, a memoir from within.
Mary Beard And Rory Stewart On Power And Politics, Part Two

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