172. Liz Truss returns, Putin’s Western puppets, and Rory at the United Nations
What have we learnt on the first anniversary of Britain's catastrophic experiment with Trussonomics?Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss Libya, the United Nations General Assembly, Putin's ... Continue20 September 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: The most brutal speech I ever heard
We need more great oratory in Westminster, not less... Continue
20 September 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
36. Andy Burnham and Andy Street: A Tale of Two Cities
What is it like to run a metropolitan area? How does devolution impact the citizens of regional areas? Does party affiliation affect the decisions a mayor makes?Andy Burnham, Labour Mayor of ... Continue18 September 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Politics On the Edge (Extract)
Rory’s book is officially in print! As a Friday bonus, here’s an extract from the audiobook version for you to enjoy. The complete audiobook is available at all good outlets or if you’... Continue15 September 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
14 September 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
170. Prison escape, a test for Australian democracy, and spooks in Westminster?
What was it like for Rory as a prisons minister when prisoners escaped? Are there Chinese spies working in Westminster? What's happening with The Voice referendum in Australia?Join Rory and A... Continue13 September 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Westminster’s back-to-school omnishambles
London’s school-run traffic is reminiscent of a Tory government that takes a long time to get nowhere... Continue
13 September 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
35. Cathy Ashton: Dealing with Putin and Lavrov, Kosovo–Serbia, and ‘radical humility’
How do we retain empathy when negotiating with a stranger who has a radically different worldview to our own?As the former High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs, Cathy Ashton... Continue11 September 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
7 September 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.