524. Starmer’s Mandelson Mess and the Iranian Nuclear Threat
Did Starmer show a fatal lack of judgement and curiosity about Peter Mandelson’s suitability for public office? How and why did Trump destroy years of successful Iranian nuclear ‘containment’ po... Continue21 April 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: The bizarre truth about my own vetting for No 10
Hours after being grilled by an ex-military man, I ran into him again - in very strange circumstances... Continue
21 April 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
185. Can Labour Win Back Scotland? (Anas Sarwar)
Does the Leader of Scottish Labour regret calling for Keir Starmer to resign over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador? In the upcoming election, would he consider putting Scottish Labo... Continue20 April 2026
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523. The Starmer-Mandelson Scandal: Lying or Incompetence?
Can Starmer survive if it emerges he was previously told about Mandelson's failed vetting? Is he developing a pattern of blaming others when things go wrong? Will this lead Labour MPs to start questio... Continue17 April 2026
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Beating Populism: How To Fight Back
Are we living in a 1930s moment in history? How can leaders fight back against populism? And is Franklin D Roosevelt the answer? Join Alastair Campbell and Liam Byrne for part 2 of their discussion o... Continue16 April 2026
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522. Has Hungary Shown Britain How to Beat Farage? (Question Time)
Is Trump's brand now toxic for the global far-right populist movement? Why are crypto billionaires pouring millions into Reform UK? Are we witnessing the death of two-party politics across not just En... Continue16 April 2026
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521. Trump’s Naval Blockade: Is America Becoming a Rogue State?
As Trump unleashes yet more global economic turmoil with his aggressive Strait of Hormuz blockade, is he creating a state of ‘permanent emergency’ and reshaping the world order in ways nobody can ... Continue15 April 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
520. Orbán Ousted: Is The Tide Turning Against Far-Right Populism?
Does Hungary ousting its far-right prime minister prove rightwing populists and autocrats can be beaten around the world, from Trump and Farage to Netanyahu and Milei? Does JD Vance have the midas tou... Continue13 April 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Orbán is out – and now the world knows another way is possible
The autocrat’s defeat is a blow to Trump, Putin - and populists like Nigel Farage... Continue
13 April 2026
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.