190. Question Time: Should WhatsApp messages stay private?

What makes Parliament the most poisonous place to work? Should MPs listen to their SpAds? Was the Freedom of Information Act a mistake?Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all these question... Continue

9 November 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Maggie Rae … an obituary

This is an obituary of Maggie Rae, who died yesterday while on a cruise in the Antarctic. Maggie was a good friend, and Fiona and I last saw her a few weeks ago for dinner with Charlie and Mariann... Continue

8 November 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

189. The King’s Speech, performative cruelty, and Argentina

How have voters responded to President Biden's intervention in the Middle East? Was Sunak's summit on AI a success? Who will be the next Argentinian president?Join Rory and Alastair as they d... Continue

8 November 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

44. Mark Carney: Bank of England, Trussonomics, and Brexit

Can financial markets help fight climate change? What's the true economic theory behind austerity? What does the Bank of England actually do?Tune in to today's episode of Leading, where Mark ... Continue

6 November 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

188. Question Time: What the Covid Inquiry says about Britain

Does Britain’s relationship with the USA prevent independent decision making? What does conservatism mean to Jordan Peterson? How do you disagree agreeably about politics with your partner?... Continue

2 November 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

187. The Left and Israel

Has Keir Starmer caused lasting damage to his leadership over his stance on Israel-Gaza? What will Biden be saying behind the scenes to other world leaders? Can the UK become a world leader i... Continue

1 November 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

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

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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