Cancel The Rest Is Politics the easy way

Overview

The Rest Is Politics is a political podcast and membership community founded in 2022 by Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart and operated by Goalhanger Podcasts. It produces regular episodes discussing UK and international politics, and offers a paid membership called The Rest Is Politics Plus that adds bonus content and member benefits.

Who runs it and where to find it

The show is owned by Goalhanger Podcasts. Membership details and sign-up information are published on the official site and the club page. See the club page for membership features and sign-up options: Official club page.

Company facts

Web (third-party platform) - detailed steps

1. Sign in to the account you used to subscribe (for example the subscription platform listed on your receipt).
2. Open Account or Subscriptions in your profile.
3. Find The Rest Is Politics or The Rest Is Politics Plus and select Cancel Subscription.
4. Keep the confirmation screen or email as proof of cancellation.

iOS - detailed steps

1. On your iPhone or iPad open Settings and tap your name, then Subscriptions.
2. Select The Rest Is Politics or the Apple Podcasts subscription and tap Cancel Subscription.
3. Save the confirmation email from Apple or take a screenshot of the cancelled subscription page.

Android - detailed steps

1. Open the Google Play Store app, tap your profile icon, then Payments and subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
2. Select The Rest Is Politics subscription and tap Cancel subscription.
3. Save the confirmation email from Google Play or take a screenshot.

Email - detailed steps

1. Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "Cancel subscription" and include your full name, email used to subscribe, and membership ID if known.
2. Request written confirmation of the cancellation and the effective date.
3. Keep the reply from support as proof. If you do not receive a reply within 7 days, follow the postal route.

Post (registered letter) - detailed steps

1. Write a clear cancellation letter including your full name, email used to subscribe, membership reference, and the phrase "I hereby cancel my subscription".
2. Send by Royal Mail Recorded Delivery to The Rest Is Politics, Crown Way, CF14 3UZ Cardiff, United Kingdom.
3. Keep the Recorded Delivery receipt and a copy of the letter as proof of compliance with notice.

Moving abroad

If your reason for cancelling is relocation outside the service area, provide proof such as a utility bill, tenancy agreement, or travel documents showing the new address. The Rest Is Politics has not published an exhaustive list of accepted grounds; submit evidence to support the request. Applicable law: Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.

Price increase

If The Rest Is Politics increases the subscription price during a contract term, you may be entitled to cancel without penalty if the new terms are materially different. Provide the notice of price increase you received and your membership details. Applicable law: Consumer Rights Act 2015.

Death of subscriber

For cancellation after the death of a subscriber, supply a copy of the death certificate and the executor contact details to [email protected] or by registered post. The Rest Is Politics has not published further procedural details; request confirmation in writing.

Legitimate ground and service breach

If The Rest Is Politics has failed to deliver services with reasonable care and skill, you may seek remedies under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 including a price reduction or refund. Required proof includes examples of missed services, poor audio delivery, or failure to provide promised member content and any correspondence with support.

End of commitment

When your minimum commitment ends (monthly: after 1 month; annual: after 12 months), cancel before the next renewal date to avoid another charge. Proof is your membership confirmation and the cancellation timestamp. Applicable law: contract terms and Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 for renewals.

14-day cooling-off period

Under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, you have 14 days from the contract date to cancel and receive a full refund, unless you expressly agreed to immediate service and acknowledged loss of the cancellation right. If you requested immediate access and acknowledged loss of cancellation rights, the right to a full refund is limited.

Before cancelling: negotiate

The Rest Is Politics has no publicly reported retention offers listed in the available research. If you want to request a retention offer, follow these steps: 1) Email [email protected] stating you are considering cancellation and ask if any discount, pause or alternative membership is available. 2) Mention any competing offers you prefer, such as cheaper magazine memberships. 3) Ask for confirmation in writing of any retention offer and its expiry date. If no offer is provided, proceed with cancellation steps above.

What cancelling saves you - concrete math

Current official prices: The Rest Is Politics Plus monthly is £5.99, annual is £59.99. Compute yearly costs:

Monthly plan yearly cost: 5.99 x 12 = £71.88 per year.

Annual plan cost: £59.99 per year.

Saving by switching from monthly to annual: 71.88 - 59.99 = £11.89 per year.

Cheapest real alternative from research: Tribune at £19.95 per year (monthly price £4.99). If you cancel an annual The Rest Is Politics Plus at £59.99 and move to Tribune at £19.95, your saving is 59.99 - 19.95 = £40.04 per year.

Key UK consumer law

Primary protections come from the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. These require services to be performed with reasonable care and skill and grant a 14-day cooling-off period for distance contracts. For the legislation text see Consumer Contracts Regulations.

If you have a dispute

First escalate to The Rest Is Politics by email to [email protected] and request written confirmation of cancellation and refund status. If the trader does not resolve the issue, contact Citizens Advice for guidance on next steps and evidence collection: Citizens Advice - cancelling a service. Additional escalation routes include chargeback with your card issuer for qualifying payments and public complaint channels. The CMA flags unclear auto-renewal and hard-to-cancel subscriptions as potential unfair practices.

Check final billing and refunds

If you cancelled within the 14-day cooling-off period and did not expressly consent to immediate service provisioning, you are entitled to a full refund within 14 days of the trader being informed of the cancellation. Keep copies of your cancellation proof and any reply from support.

Access and data

After cancellation you may retain access until the paid period expires if you cancelled mid-billing cycle. Request written confirmation if you require earlier expiry. To request data erasure or export, email [email protected] specifying the personal data you want removed or provided.

Re-activation

To re-activate your membership, sign up again via the official site. Annual promotions such as the SUMMER26 discount code may not be available at re-subscription. See the official site for membership and re-subscription options: The Rest Is Politics.

Use this checklist to cancel cleanly and keep evidence.

• Decide which subscription platform you used to subscribe (Apple, Google, website, other).
• If via Apple or Google, cancel in the platform account to stop future billing immediately.
• If you subscribed via the website, email [email protected] with a cancellation request and keep the reply.
• If you require legally robust proof, send a registered letter by Royal Mail Recorded Delivery to The Rest Is Politics, Crown Way, CF14 3UZ Cardiff, United Kingdom and keep the receipt.
• Keep screenshots, confirmation emails, and Recorded Delivery receipts for 12 months after cancellation.
• If you cancel within 14 days and want a refund, request the refund in your initial cancellation message and allow up to 14 days for processing.