Is there any point in writing to your MP? What are the benefits of UBI? Why do we say 'Mrs' Thatcher, but not 'Mr' Suank? Listen to hear all these questions answered, plus Rory and Alastair's cultural recommendations for the week, their thoughts on the chances of Boris Johnson becoming the next NATO Secretary General, and what to do if you're losing a loved one to conspiracy theories... THE REST IS POLITICS LIVE IN HARROGATE - TUESDAY 16TH MAY: The following link to buy tickets for our upcoming Harrogate show will go live on Friday 3rd March 2023 at 9am GMT for general sale:www.axs.com/uk/events/472146/the-rest-is-politics-tickets?skin=aegpresentsuk TRIP Plus:Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up. Instagram:@restispolitics Twitter:@RestIsPolitics Email:restispolitics@gmail.com Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport