283. Did Reform UK create a fake general election candidate?
Does the Prime Minister hold constituency surgeries? Did Ed Davey's campaign tactics work? How has the South African election results affected the country?Rory and Alastair answer all these q... Continue11 July 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
282. Starmer’s first week, Le Pen’s loss in France, and Iran’s new president
What has Keir Starmer’s new cabinet promised so far? What’s next for France after voters mobilised to stop Marine Le Pen’s far-right party from gaining power? Who is Iran’s new Presid... Continue10 July 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
8 July 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
281. How one night transformed British politics
What happens now? How radical will Starmer’s Labour be in government? Would a change of the voting system only further strengthen the far right?In the first episode of Keir Starmer’s prem... Continue5 July 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
280. Starmer’s Labour Landslide – 3:30am update
What should we make of Labour’s landslide election win? How big a force can Reform UK become in UK politics? Where next for the Tory Party?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all this and... Continue5 July 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
3 July 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
278. Question Time: How reliable are the polls?
What happens at Number 10 when there is a change of government? Are polls a help or hinderance to the parties pre-election day? What are the benefits of Joe Biden staying on as Presidential n... Continue3 July 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Britain deserves a change in government
Meanwhile, in Newark, Robert Jenrick appears to fancy himself as future Tory leader... Continue
3 July 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
277. What stands in the way of a Labour landslide?
Which party has had the most effective campaign? Is there any way out for Macron in his fight against the far right and far left? Why are the Democrats closing rank over Joe Biden?Join Rory a... Continue2 July 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.