Braverman sacked and Cameron returns - 🚨 Live EMERGENCY podcast 🚨

[@rosey_ie]

I do love the irony now in the fact that Britain voted for Brexit partly because they didn’t like the idea of unelected officials in Europe ruling over them. And yet today, here we sit, with an unelected PM, and a foreign minister who isn’t even in parliament!! 😂

[@JamJam0189]

Well there you go I'm glad like millions of others about 48% I voted Remain. Eight Conservatives MP's on the furthest right wing faction of the party attended a meeting tonight those like Andrea Jenkyns, 30p Lee Anderson, Miriam Cates, Tom Hunt (the usual suspects)... so much for the fury of the Tory right at the sacking of Braverman. Suella will no doubt return after Labour win the election and she will try and win the Conservative leadership election she's popular with the old rich paid up party members but not with MP's so might win. After all after 1997 the Conservatives went further right under William Hague and Ian Duncan Smith, this will not please the wider voters and give Labour a 2nd of third term in government so bring it on I say!

[@bipolarminddroppings]

We've never had an elected PM. WE DO NOT CHOOSE THE PM, GET THAT THROUGH YOUR HEAD. We elect MPs, they elect the Prime Minister. That is how is has ALWAYS been. Stop repeating this unelected PM nonsense, it only makes you look like an idiot.

[@greghill7759]

Don't use the word "irony" with brexiters. They're likely to think it means: "A little bit like an iron".

[@Dimera09]

​@@greghill7759wow, what a genius comment to make. Nuances clearly all accounted for.

[@Dimera09]

Had Theresa May done a better job, or had never been appointed as PM, we would have accrued more benefits by departing from the EU. This cannot be honestly denied.

[@linslayers9729]

This impromptu podcast has made everything that went wrong in my day earlier worthwhile as I now sit in my comfortables listening to beautiful minds at work. Thank you gentlemen.

[@random30303]

In an era of aggressive politics it is very welcome to hear reasonable, sound voices with ideas discussed with balance and candour, thanks Rory and Alistair!! :)

[@UTubeSL]

Hear, hear.

[@timcomley5948]

Words rarely said 🤣

[@everestyeti]

Isn't it lovely having two grown ups from different political spectrums, having a grown up and adult discussion, so refreshing.

[@jackbarker5503]

"Different political spectrums"? They are both centrists. Listen to this podcast and you'll see they agree on the vast majority of issues

[@countfosco8535]

@@jackbarker5503 It is good to be in the centre of the political spectrum. That's where most members of the public are. Not far right or far left.

[@thejfoshow1320]

@@countfosco8535I like the podcast and I like them. But being where ‘most of the public are at’ doesn’t make one right at all. Popularity ≠ morality

[@thejfoshow1320]

@@countfosco8535and I don’t think Jack necessarily said there’s anything wrong with being centrists, just that they are centrists

[@countfosco8535]

@@thejfoshow1320 Hi, please don't confuse popularity with populism. Populists usually are far left or far right. You may call it popularity but I am talking about moderate political positions, some call it liberalism. That is very different from extremist populism.

[@kredokid]

Loved your impromptu emergency podcast. Reassuringly informative, balanced and humorous. Please don't get back into government Rory as you and Alastair are more effective than any government could possibly be.

[@TheGibbsy13]

You 2 are bloody brilliant . To listen to politics discussed like actual normal human beings is very refreshing! Keep it up chaps .

[@UTubeSL]

Thank you, Alastair and Rory, for transforming my level of interest in and knowledge of politics!

[@sue8046]

Rory & Alastair are absolutely must listen for me now.

[@waywed]

These two lads are priceless! What would we do without their level-headed assessments. Their loss to politics is our gain!

[@kieranstewart78]

Would love a Leading episode with Jeremy Paxman. I'm sure his appearance on Room 101 in relation to Cameron will do the rounds this week. He has been an incredible servant in political journalism, and someone who is greatly respected.

[@duckindave]

Great shout!

[@hisdadjames4876]

Rory is the best Foreign Secretary Britain never had🤷‍♂️

[@markmonaghan2309]

Anything can happen

[@SueCarr-q8n]

Wow now we have DC

[@MagicNash89]

Rory should remain as podcaster, he is entertaining and useful as that, likely another populist when in power.

[@shakyshakums]

@@MagicNash89 Rory is anything but a populist - whether you agree or disagree with his politics. Unfortunately, when in government your opinion isn't always the direction the PM takes.

[@lublondon]

Rory is the best Premier Minister we never had

[@VF-sp9ff]

Simply LOVE this live version! All TRIP podcasts this way PLEASE. (and thank you!)

[@fod2011]

Politics lovers be TRIPpin

[@joelgarf]

I just found it!

[@annablacker887]

I’ve been driving my family mad by repeatedly saying…” Rory and Alastair haven’t commented yet!! I wonder what they think? They’ll put something on later I know they will!” Thank you guys 👍🏼 You actually are the best!!! X

[@karlosthejackel69]

Is this a joke comment?

[@christopherhills1609]

Cameron resigned…ran away…rather than face the aftermath of brexit but now he’s back in the government. Farcical

[@MagicNash89]

Yup, in fact he said he would stay as PM despite whatever wins at that referendum to just resign anyways when it turned out the people voted the "wrong" way🤣

[@Mark-r1k6w]

Bravely turned and fled...

[@stephenderry9488]

All those forthcoming meetings with various European leaders, ministers and officials shouldn't be at all awkward then! Actually they will probably look at him as being the adult in the room after years of dealing with spoilt children.

[@annemoncrieff3875]

And knighted. He brought about the death knell of uk and returns, but thankfully not as a hero, but he's gotten all the goodies.

[@PazLeBon]

also has private investments in China so an ulterior motive too

[@wivory81]

Bringing back Cameron shows the dearth of talent on the Tory Party. We need a General Election to get rid of the Tories, the last 14 years has diminished the standing of the U.K. and the only people who have seen their life made better with the Tories in power are the mega rich. It’s time for real change.

[@JohnSmith-ft4gc]

UK Labor has been steadily getting rid of the talent & any integrity they had as they purge the Corbyn & supporters. Corbynites need to get on with forming a new party, along with working with any UK unions with spine. Without the Corbynites turning on the wannabe tory Labor party, you won't get any change even with an election.

[@ianthomas739]

I agree, but as things stand, the alternative is a cardboard cut out chameleon who can't even say what a woman is and wants open borders.

[@alanbarker2279]

@@ianthomas739 Open borders? Oh you mean freedom of movement and employment in Europe? Yes please - lot's more of that...

[@wivory81]

@@ianthomas739 totally agree, in many of my comments on other postings, I have said there is little between Sunak and Starmer. When Starmer first came to the fore I thought he was a breath of fresh air, since he took up the leadership he has been dithering, duplicitous and seems keen to hand votes back to the Tories due to his appalling stance on Gaza. A huge disappointment.

[@JKMeZmA]

Cameron returning feels like that moment in the bond film Spectre where Blofelt says “I’m the author of all your pain” 🤣

[@dejavu1107]

Spot on 🤣🤣🤣

[@timcomley5948]

Bum bum

[@timcomley5948]

@@dejavu1107another laughing at his own jokes

[@philippos5547]

This comment deserves more likes!

[@PazLeBon]

@@timcomley5948 you wouldnt know if that's appropriate , you've never said anything funny

[@SteveKirby-tq4cs]

Watching your video as I write. This is really very very serious news but my first reaction was bursting out laughing. Same way I had hysterics when Theresa May became PM & she appointed Boris Johnson as Foreign Sec. In the immortal words of John McEnroe “YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS !

[@thepm3972]

If only it was chalk dust we seen instead of all the turmoil thrown up...😅

[@gretareinarsson7461]

Why this channel does not have over million subscribers is beyond me. Probably one of top five podcasts/KZbin channel about UK politics.

[@SirPablo2Pablo]

I agree. Balanced and intelligent. You know its production company is owned by Gary Linekar

[@joelgarf]

I just found it! Quickly subbed

[@carolineharwood6464]

Probably because most people listen to these podcasts on other platforms

[@gretareinarsson7461]

@@SirPablo2Pablo I didn’t know that. Thanks😊

[@vatsmith8759]

If the Tories are really so short of talent that they need Cameron back then they really are stuffed. God save the UK, as our politicians clearly can't.

[@tatelyle1]

We did not get two minutes silence. A helicopter sat next to the Cenotaph at 11:01 on Saturday. It was a Bell 206 Jetranger G-VVBO, from Woking. Preventing any silence. It was not the police, it was private and I understand it was hired by the BBC. Look at the time and date, on the Flightradar 24 image. T

[@georgem3197]

​@@tatelyle1get a life

[@timcomley5948]

Poor argument

[@vatsmith8759]

@@timcomley5948 But it's my truth, innit?

[@graham269]

Emergency podcast. As if a podcast is what you need in anything approaching an emergency. Losing respect for these two by the day.

[@JacquelinePoole-e4j]

Thank you Rory and Alastair for these podcasts. I always enjoy listening to them as you both give good history and background information to the topics being discussed. Kia Kaha (stay strong) as the world political arena unravels in front of our eyes. Not a lot is any better in New Zealand politics either.

[@jasminegore1239]

Rory ...your knowledge and insight and your measured analysis ...is so refreshing . I love listening to you and Alistair.

[@shahlaahy4372]

Your podcasts are brilliant, please continue!

[@katspray]

I love you two. The voice of humour and reason in a very messy world ! When I heard the news about Dav-Cam I just knew you’d do this and am so relieved 😂

[@QuickyA2011]

Ive more often than not, voted Labour (largely due to background, parents, inability to think independently) but honestly, I'd walk from Jon O'Groats to Lands end for Rory. What a delightful, level headed, intelligent individual.

[@co43327]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@lindabennett6597]

Think it's time we lost the labels and just say I'm a middle of the road, mixed economy, democratic, caring vote. I too would like to see Rory back in Parliament

[@QuickyA2011]

​@lindabennett6597 I agree. I almost think he should strike whilst the iron is hot. It may be my bias, but it seems to me that he is more popular than ever.

[@ruaraidhmorrison5879]

What a conservative should be. There are many in the UK who have conservative values but vote Labour because Conservatives haven’t been conservative for at least 60-70 years. The Tories are a cabal of elitists who think they deserve to be in power and coin in the privelages because of what school they went to.

[@entropy-is-all]

Yes he really is a standout. It isn't until you actually see people in this setting/conversation one starts to see a person's attributes.

[@betsomo4807]

Terrific broadcast, wide-ranging and enlightening, more please!!

[@andrewyates775]

Definitely more of these. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Cheers.

[@johnmaddalena4770]

Fascinating conversation ... Two intelligent knowledgeable men having fun.

[@soundbey]

Absolutely love what you two are doing. Really enjoyed the live insight.

[@johngriffin9720]

The appointment of Lord Cameron!! only confirms that the future time span for this conservative government is somewhat limited.

[@Lynnefromlyn]

We can but hope . And vote!

[@karlosthejackel69]

I do think this is most probably to have a recognised statesmen in the room & Middle East to stop that conflict over flowing into other areas. Blinken has been completely humiliated over there, and Cleverly is not in that league.

[@alexkuznetsov4334]

Guys, this is a great podcast! Keep them coming! One of the best political podcasts out there!

[@imakestuffhere]

Does appointing David not suggest there are no decent Tory MPs left to appoint?

[@eveb.6568]

YES

[@DaveCampervan]

There are 350 of them an none are capable of being Foreign Secretary

[@JamalBrown-k1x]

Unfortunately, yes, there are far fewer good MPs and less than a handful of decent cabnet ministers.

[@Mark-r1k6w]

@@eveb.6568 Ach! The simplest ones are still the best.

[@Mark-r1k6w]

@@DaveCampervan May gave it to Johnson to teach him tolerance and he still hasn't learned a thing.

[@AlBowly]

Three hundred M.Ps and not any good enough to run their party, say’s it all for the voters.

[@bipolarminddroppings]

the voters put them there in the first place. bad politicians are a reflection of the electorate.

[@Greebstreebling]

unfortunately, the same in the Labour Party :(

[@PazLeBon]

@@Greebstreebling zz

[@shahlaahy4372]

Open, honest and blunt is not what most politicians are!!

[@randygibson3658]

Love this boys - Keep it up and do more! ❤

[@bookie5667]

Another great podcast. Thanks guys. I like hearing the views of "honest voices" ,eg Baroness Warsi. IMO most of us are fed up hearing from people who just push a party's line.

[@PamelaC23]

Thank you gentlemen, just what I needed at the end of this odd day. Overall the outcome is positive. I hope it heralds more listening in government and less ranting from the extremes.

[@hooberdog1]

Great show , well done! Enjoy listening to you guys .

[@geofftrimm]

I listen to your podcast religiously, so seeing you both is an added bonus. It’s great to actually see you interact with each other!!!

[@VinceLammas]

I would watch more of anything that Rory and Alastair choose to do. Great team-up!

[@tonymelvillemedia7299]

Fascinating insight - and great fun, too. Keep it up!

[@tulyar57]

I have mixed views on these podcasts. On one hand it gives me faith in British democracy that these two can sensibly discuss with apposite insight the ongoing political landscape. On the other hand though they shine a rare light on the whole sorry, incompetent shebang.

[@Ian-lx8dl]

Definite yes on more live podcasts like this was. 5 HR time difference makes it a bit tough. But it works so well for events like today (see GE next year).

[@patricklassalle]

I like the informality of you both chatting live.

[@rosalindchurcher8028]

Your dynamic is perfect. Total enjoyment thankyou.

[@lizhumphreys157]

Loved this episode thank you! Could not listen live, but still really enjoyed the format with the live questions etc. More please!

[@rosscrichton8584]

Thanks very much gentlemen, quality discussion. Ross

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

British politics is so weird sometimes

[@dejavu1107]

Yup! These so called “politicians” are similar to a bunch of kids in a playground testing new toys on a weekly basis.

[@Shem_3743]

Sometimes? All the time.

[@bisratezra8247]

Sometimes....?

[@rmw7536]

Sometimes 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bewareofpigeons]

Nice civilised dialogue. Merci bien.

[@davecap2641]

Always a pleasure to listen to you guy whenever you are on.

[@ScottMaxwell_UK]

I've started listening to the mainstream news only as a backbriefing so I can follow Alastair and Rory! Definitely worth listening to.

[@Bruss390]

Just a suggestion: really loved the live format, but perhaps only read the live chat at a natural break in topics, or have your producer curate the more thoughtful/funnier comments for you to then respond to at the end of a topic. Keeps you both focussed on the topic at hand.

[@petermartin4142]

Tuning in from Canada here, great show. I love listening to your content.

[@ferociousfrankie]

I saw the news and was very happy to see the podcast/live stream pop up. The dynamic nature of British politics is really interesting to an American.

[@PazLeBon]

its as messed up as yours and tbh Trumpism itself did a big crap on the tories and they ate it

[@ruthashmore5905]

Love this maturing well like a fine wine thank you

[@MerryM7591]

Really enjoyed the live show.😊

[@tonybenson8303]

Brilliant work Gentlemen. Thank you

[@joelkelly4154]

Has the PM just run out of people willing and able to do the job who are already in Parl?

[@bipolarminddroppings]

ones that are actually capable of doing the job, yes.

[@patrickwalker-nolan7617]

Yep loved the insights that you were able to give, you’ve not only worked with those your talking to and about, but you also have a depth of experience of office. Great keep it up guys. 😁

[@paulpastor6567]

And there was Liz Truss available. What a lost opportunity!

[@jonnobloggs8642]

Lol 😊

[@JaneLloyd-b9f]

Thank you - enjoyed this very much.

[@guydreamr]

Omg, they've really done it, haven't they? They brought back the iceberg that sank the Titanic.

[@susancerezo401]

Writing from France where I have lived for over 50 years, (and I'm afraid have got very weary of shouting political discussions where nobody ever listens to one another), I would just like to thank you both so very much for your wonderfully friendly discussions !!!!! I have to admit that I don't understand too much about the politicians you are so knowledgeable about. But I think the whole idea of what you are doing is so valuable via these podcasts, in such very friendly, positive and simple terms, and a glorious new and valuable method of reaching through to the public! May they grow and grow, and help get Rory back into where he can help transform things ........something which is SO badly needed ! Thank you, both of you, very sincerely and a very positive and exciting New Year to you both !🙏🌏🙏

[@johngilligan7336]

I feel this podcast reflects my political landscape. Partisan politics is not working anymore. We just need individuals conscious of the needs of all sectors of our country. in simple terms. Work together for the service of many.

[@PazLeBon]

so thats left wing, why be centrists?

[@allison4616]

Love seeing you both instead of just listening. Great up-to-date comments.

[@saragonmcenany6229]

Let’s just one thing right. Compassionate conservatism is a myth

[@Lynnefromlyn]

Best example of an oxymoron if ever there was one.

[@molsy1768]

No, its not a myth. I'm pretty socially conservative ie I don't like people being 95% nude in public, I don't like social attitudes of my generation ( I'm 25) and I believe that most of the previous standards in society existed for good reasons. That doesn't mean that I suddenly don't believe in the NHS, or charity, or welfare reform.

[@PazLeBon]

@@molsy1768 none of which are tory things, they are all socialist labour movements. If you are 25 and a big issue is what or not peop;e are wearing your priorities are mixed up

[@molsy1768]

@PazLeBon the fact that you can't differentiate the Conservative Party from conservatism is troubling. As for what I do like and don't like, you'll forgive me if I don't let a stranger on youtube tell me what my priorities should be. Hell, I never even said it was a priority, but then again, you obviously felt the need to put words in my mouth, on top of failing to distinguish between conservatism, social conservatism and the Conservative Party... Oh, a final edit: welfare reform began before Labour, or socialism, even existed in the UK.... Damn, another edit. Charity is a socialist thing now? Guess we need to go back 5000 years and let the babylonians know about that... Just stop mate, you said so many things that were just plain wrong.

[@PazLeBon]

@@molsy1768 Noo, of course charity isnt a socialist thing, its an extreme right wing thing. lmao you literally have everything backwards and upside down.

[@Joona.Lukala]

You are the best thank you ❤

[@scottread]

Cleverly was always out of his depth at the F&CO. Cameron's return confirms that the Tory party's talent has all the depth of a shallow puddle. Btw, this was really enjoyable to watch!

[@TerriObrien-mi5rx]

Absolutely agree 🤡🤡

[@891156]

Great podcast. I love your commentary and interaction. You manage to be serious and lighthearted at the same time!

[@paulsquires9117]

OMG! Not even an elected MP is he? Having a say in running us but not put there by the electorate!

[@dorisw5558]

none of the current bunch are

[@lutherblissett9070]

If you're going to appoint an unelected secretary of state the Foreign ministry is probably the best place to do it.

[@FONASDeadlock]

The whole notion that elected MP's have the talent and experience to run any department is fundamentally flawed. Rory is one of the few exceptions of someone who's stood for parliament who's got any sort of intellectual weight and relevant experience.

[@timcomley5948]

He beat you twice

[@greghill7759]

And doesn't have to be. Cabinet members are appointed exclusively by the PM.

[@thenondualvibe8570]

A certain lightness to this political commentary that I really enjoy. Thanks.

[@Jeannius19]

Contrived and jobs for the boys. How long has this been in the planning? The sooner we have a general election the better. Sunak is spineless.

[@davidwebster5946]

"Jobs for the boys"...yeah because the position of foreign minister is definitely not something you should give to one of the only experienced politicians with years worth of political experience on the international stage

[@timcomley5948]

Pipe down

[@AlbionToArcadia]

​@@davidwebster5946Some of his foreign policy ideas as PM failed or have been proven to be disasterous, see: Brexit Loss of Syria vote

[@davidwebster5946]

@@AlbionToArcadia Brexit wasn't his policy idea he literally led the campaign to remain 🙄

[@countfosco8535]

Only in the UK can failed unelected chancers like Cameron be returned to power.

[@stephenbakasambe7806]

I have enjoyed every second of the podcast. Looking forward to the next one.

[@garyheald4704]

I have only just caught up with this and really enjoyed it. As the events of yesterday were unfolding I remember thinking, a number of times, ‘I hope that Alistair and Rory do an episode on this.’ I guess it was obvious that you would and thanks for your insights! Rory’s comment that cabinet minister’s should do at least 2 years in a post is similar to my thoughts. There should also be a ‘probation period’, (including for unelected PMs) so that we don’t have to witness the like of Liz Truss at the cenotaph or know that she now get a past PM allowance of £115k per year (for life) based of ‘ten minutes and a disaster’ in the job.

[@azmd888]

I can sense the honesty & truthfulness in both of them, which I truly treasure

[@philipmcgee6869]

This was great. Do more.

[@hilaryraza4561]

Very informative thank guys,will definitely be checking you out tomorrow

[@AnthonyLock92]

I very much enjoyed the live stream, especially live fascial reactions! Football reference wise, surely it must be Big Sam coming in to try and save a doomed team!

[@PazLeBon]

fascial ?

[@johnharding9634]

Fabulous podcast! Thankyou...I will now be following regularly.

[@stephenhardy312]

I remember Peter (Lord) Carrington, appointed as Foreign Secretary, by M. Thatcher, in 1979, on winning the General Election of that year.

[@dianewalker6870]

Loved this. Please do more!!!

[@barbaraharbinson2403]

Yes! Rory for Foreign Secretary

[@eshaibraheem4218]

Loved this. Thanks. I'll tune in again.

[@happychappy7115]

It's not a win for Snak. He's dithered too long letting this woman spew her filth😅

[@anssipasila8460]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@petercrawford3005]

When an MP says, "quite a lot of my constituents have sympathies...." do they mean, "Quite a lot of my local party members..."? Not the same thing?

[@bipolarminddroppings]

well their local party members will also be their constituents, that's how the local party system works.

[@petercrawford3005]

Sorry - maybe I was being too ironical. I meant to ask, "Whose views are they communicating, their local party (constituency) members only, or the broader Constituency view"@@bipolarminddroppings

[@molsy1768]

​@@petercrawford3005would it not be the broader constituency view if they were elected by that constituency?

[@janiceclark5932]

Thank you - I now feel better informed than from the media

[@damianpritchard1456]

Alastair, please ask Gordon to come back; the country needs him!

[@lukeskywalker8543]

At least come on for an interview, that would be very good!

[@paddylogan13]

Really enjoyed that format. More please.

[@oddjob4877]

Well done for adding YT to the repetoire.

[@MartinMcShaneMScMSMRCGPMA]

Watched the replay. So engaging and intelligent.

[@mrsamuelwatson12]

Is this the same tactic used to bring Peter Mandleson back in 09/10? If so is it democratic to bring a non-MP into Parliament, but do it by the back door via making him a Lord?

[@JamJam0189]

Yes but he had a lower placed job. Indeed, and the last time it happened was under Edward Heath another Tory PM back in the 1970's when he appointed Alex Douglas Home a Lord and former PM like Cameron as foreign secretary.

[@Dave_Sisson]

I wonder if they pinched the idea from Australia? Early this century a federal Labour government was in crisis as a PM had been rolled and replaced in a faction fight, there had also been a few sackings and a resignation or two. So it was just like the Tories at the moment. Then Labour drafted a former state premier into the Senate so he could become foreign minister, the same job ex PM David Cameron just got. Of course Britain can just create another life peer, but in Australia they had to "encourage" a Labor senator to resign so the ex state premier could fill his place in the senate.

[@gerryfennelly9700]

thank you for talking

[@lairddougal3833]

Putting aside the fact that Sunak can’t find a Foreign Secretary from within his Parliamentary wing, what does it say about his judgment that he chose a man responsible for the UK’s worst foreign policy decision in generations?

[@Jill-jb1jg]

Rory and Alastair, it’s always great to hear/watch you, but I prefer your usual format where you’re focusing on talking to each other and answering written questions. You have really high-quality discussions - I love them. I’d vote for you!

[@dipster2342]

On the football analogy - it’s like Sir Alex coming in as assistant to Ten Hag 😂

[@jonnobloggs8642]

...or Lady Gaga becoming a backing vocalist in The Spuce Girls

[@PazLeBon]

hardly, more like Kompany

[@annajackson9147]

Fabulous - thank you for taking the time to do this today.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

I'm just waiting on Jonathan Pie's rant about this, I've never been so excited for one lol

[@Contraster671]

Really good thank you

[@Mute_Nostril_Agony]

5 stars , lads. Knocked it out of the park

[@PazLeBon]

System Addict was a decent tune

[@barbaraharbinson2403]

Loving it. Thank you guys