174. Scrapping HS2, ‘Ukraine fatigue’, and ‘Vive le Roi!’

Is Angela Rayner more popular than Keir Starmer? What’s going on in Poland and why is one of Ukraine's strongest allies seemingly waning in its support? Why do the French love King Charles?... Continue

27 September 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Rishi Sunak brought the Tories to a new low

Sunak's U-turn on the environment makes Boris Johnson and Liz Truss appear honest and capable... Continue

27 September 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

37. Chris Hipkins, New Zealand PM: Working with Xi Jinping, fighting to stay in power, and zero covid’s double-edged sword

What is it like going from cabinet minister to Prime Minister? Are politicians in New Zealand more courteous than politicians in the UK? Why was New Zealand's Covid-19 response so effective?F... Continue

25 September 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

173. Question Time: Corbyn’s expulsion from Labour, Belgium’s sex education crisis, and how would Blair fare as PM today?

Was Keir Starmer right to expel Jeremy Corbyn from the Labour party? Why is sex education causing protests in Belgium? How would Tony Blair's Labour cope in 2023?Join Rory Stewart and Alastai... Continue

21 September 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

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 ... Continue

20 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 ... Continue

18 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’... Continue

15 September 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

171. Question Time: The return of Liz Truss, Slovakia’s answer to Viktor Orbán, and Starmer’s popularity waning?

Has Slovakia got the new Orbán? How can Liz Truss save the west? Is Starmer’s popularity weaning?Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell as they answer all these questions and more on toda... Continue

14 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.

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