The Rest Is Politics 138. Question Time: The Bullingdon Club, democracy vs. capitalism, and overcoming foot-and-mouth
Jun 8, 2023
Rory and Alastair ponder whether to join the Liberal Democrats amid discussions on the cultural elitism symbolized by the Bullingdon Club. They unpack the media's negative news obsession and question how capitalism impacts democracy. Personal experiences from the UK’s foot-and-mouth crisis highlight the importance of effective crisis management and government responsiveness. They also delve into the evolution of political communication in the digital age, blending serious issues with lighthearted anecdotes and a nod to Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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Bullingdon Club Encounter
- Rory Stewart was approached by the Bullingdon Club while at Oxford.
- He attended one meeting but found the group aggressive and arrogant.
Unpleasant Undergraduate
- Alastair Campbell confessed to being an unpleasant undergraduate.
- His party trick involved headbutting doors open.
Fox Hunting in Cumbria
- Rory Stewart clarifies his stance on fox hunting, a tradition in Cumbria.
- He explains it's a local farmer's activity, not a posh pursuit, and he has never hunted a fox.