Net Zero – how Sunak got the green call all wrong, how Labour need to punish him hard for it and show green politics is growth politics

I spoke yesterday at the Net Zero Festival in London. I was asked to speak about how environmental campaigners could fight back against what the organisers called "net zero under siege." But I don't ... Continue

31 October 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

43. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Trump, Biden, and the American Dream

How do we fix the polarisation in the US? What made him move from Hollywood movies to the world of politics? Does he still identify as a Republican?Rory and Alastair are joined by Arnold Schw... Continue

30 October 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

42. Sayeeda Warsi: Britain and the Muslim World

How prevalent is islamophobia in the UK? How can we help Jewish and Muslim communities at this time? Why have the Oslo Accords failed?Rory and Alastair are joined by the first Muslim woman Ch... Continue

27 October 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

186. Question Time: Nigel Farage’s plan to become Tory leader

Will Nigel Farage’s prophecy of becoming the next Conservative leader come true? Should we accept the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan? How much of a problem is the size of the British Armed F... Continue

26 October 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

185. Global perceptions of Israel-Gaza, Labour-Lib Dem bad blood, and Chinese economic crisis

Would an Israeli ground invasion shift international perceptions of the conflict? Why is Labour unhappy with the Lib Dems? Is China teetering on the brink of economic chaos?🌏 Get our exclu... Continue

25 October 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell’s Diary: The uplifting school which would take Farage to his breaking point

An academy where 85% of pupils have English as a second language found engaged, informed children with high aspirations and plenty of questions... Continue

24 October 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

41. Reid Hoffman: Bankrolling Biden to beat Trump, the “PayPal Mafia”, and Musk’s messiah complex

How does life in Silicon Valley compare to the United Kingdom? What was it like working with Elon Musk and Peter Thiel starting PayPal? Is the future of AI as bleak as it seems?Rory and Alast... Continue

23 October 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

184. Question Time: Why Britain Needs Shorter Prison Sentences

How do we solve the prisons crisis in the UK? Will Johnson and Sunak face charges for their lack of cooperation with the Covid inquiry? Should the Liberal Democrats run their campaign on rejo... Continue

19 October 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

183. Israel-Gaza: What Happens Next

What is the next stage in the war between Israel and Hamas? How important is Joe Biden's impending visit? Is it possible to be both victim and oppressor?Join Rory and Alastair as they answer ... Continue

18 October 2023

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.