148. France on fire, Thames Water troubles, and NHS privatisation
What's happening in France? How did Thames Water become saddled with debt? Are we on course for inevitable NHS privatisation? Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss the main issues of the we... Continue5 July 2023
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: To undo the damage, we need to understand WHY people voted for Brexit
The key to winning Leave voters over to our side is not to tell them they were wrong, but that the liars in charge let them down. And the dial is shifting... Continue
4 July 2023
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25: Michael Ignatieff: Fighting Orban’s Global Conservative Cabal
What's it like to know how your obituary will read? What makes the democratic system the best for fighting against climate change? How does politics change a person, whether they like it or n... Continue3 July 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
147. Question Time: The next global superpower, a royal panic, and Rory on Austerity
How did Rory get stuck in the royal panic room? Why do Labour politicians attend Murdoch parties? Which country will be the next global superpower?Rory and Alastair answer all these questions... Continue29 June 2023
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146. Putin vs. Prigozhin, the power of Lebedev, and the battle for Southeast Asia
Is this the beginning of the end for Vladimir Putin? Did Boris Johnson overrule MI6 during his time as Prime Minister? Will Sunak be able to control inflation?Rory and Alastair answer these ... Continue28 June 2023
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24: John Major: The Gulf War, Black Wednesday, and Populism (Part 2)
What was it like fighting New Labour? Why did Black Wednesday happen? How did Ian McKellen help bring the campaign for gay rights into Downing Street?Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all... Continue26 June 2023
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145. Putin under threat as Wagner mutiny
As Wagner Group mercenaries led by Yevgeny Prigozhin apparently rebel against the Russian Army, what impact could this have on the war with Ukraine and Vladimir Putin’s position as presiden... Continue24 June 2023
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Alastair Campbell: Question Time and an audience full of Leavers
The Brexit-voting audience was friendly and open to argument – but why was there no one from the government on the panel?... Continue
23 June 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
144. Question Time: The War On Drugs, a Tory Green Party, and Long Covid
Is class still the biggest dividing line in Britain? Why do we not hear enough about the impact of Long Covid? Would the Green Party ever shift to the right? On today’s Question Time pod, ... Continue22 June 2023
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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.