The Rest Is Politics 87. Question Time: Drugs in Parliament, the meaning of evil, and Jeremy Clarkson
Dec 22, 2022
This episode dives into the intriguing interplay between drug culture and politics, highlighting how it shapes the behaviors of leaders. A discussion on Norway's sovereign wealth fund reveals contrasting financial strategies with the UK. The speakers share insights on balancing personal and professional lives, with amusing anecdotes about cold water swimming. They also contemplate the nature of evil in political history and reflect on the media's impact on public figures like Harry and Meghan, exploring the cycle of outrage and its emotional toll.
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Missing Philip Gould
- Alastair Campbell misses his friend Philip Gould, a pollster with a strategic mind.
- Gould's daughter, Georgia Gould, is currently the leader of Camden Council.
Missing Daphne Park
- Rory Stewart misses Daphne Park, a prominent figure in the British Secret Service.
- Park was a friend of Stewart's father and became more radical in her views later in life.
Drugs and Politics
- Alastair Campbell has never taken illegal drugs and associates drug use with posh people from his university days.
- Rory Stewart acknowledges drug use among some Conservatives but hasn't personally observed a widespread drug culture in Parliament.