Rory Stewart

It's social media.

The only thing that can possibly explain in such a short timeframe that

30 countries with completely different socioeconomic trajectories, constitutions, structures, end up in the same place, I'm afraid, as social media.

And that's good because if people want to hear a pro-Brexit argument, don't rely on me to try to venture a request.

Listen, James Cleverley, he's quite tough.

He's quite clear.

He's a Brexiteer.

And he does his best to call us out and push back against our arguments on Brexit.

So if you want to hear the other side of the story, listen to James Cleverley on Leading.

Pretty half-hearted, I thought.

And we know that a good number of you will be wondering what to get your centrist dad this year.

And that gives you access to all these members-only miniseries that we're making.

It gives you early access to question time.

It's the only present for a centrist dad.

Hi, it's Rory here.

To celebrate the release of my book, Middleland, in paperback, I'm doing two live shows on stage in London in September, and I'd love you to join me for the conversation.

Middleland is my portrait of rural Britain and politics.

It draws on a decade of living in Cumbria, being the Member of Parliament, writing about its resilience, its beauty, and what this corner of England can teach us about community.

purpose, and if you'll allow me to sound a bit grand, democratic renewal.

Every ticket to the show includes a copy of the book, and it should be a great opportunity.