The Rest Is Politics 529. Antisemitism, Polarisation, and How the King Outplayed Trump
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May 6, 2026 A sharp tour through rising antisemitism, fear, and the way polarisation is tearing at minority solidarity. Then it pivots to the King’s subtle political theatre in Washington and what it revealed about Trump-era America. It also heads to Mali and the Sahel, where Russia’s influence, insurgency, and strongman image-making come under the spotlight.
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Why Jewish Fear In Britain Feels Acute Now
- Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell argue rising antisemitism is real and cannot be dismissed as a byproduct of arguments about Israel.
- They cite doubled hate-crime figures against Jews, rising anti-Muslim attacks, synagogue security, and friends in North London questioning whether they still want to live there.
Protect Minorities Together Not In Rival Camps
- Rebuild minority protection around equal rights for everyone instead of letting antisemitism and Islamophobia compete for attention.
- Rory Stewart says Jewish and Muslim communities should make the same philosophical case together, not blame each other for conflicts abroad.
Slow Down Before Posting After Breaking News
- Avoid instant political reactions on social media after violent incidents because speed usually beats judgment.
- Alastair Campbell uses Zach Polanski's retweet and his 35,000 liked posts in a year as proof that online reflexes can create needless political damage.