Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Farewell Glenys Kinnock and Alistair Darling

Their passing has marked a sad week for the entire Labour family... Continue

6 December 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

49. Christiana Figueres: COP28, Costa Rica, and surviving the climate crisis

How do countries cooperate to tackle the climate emergency? Is it unusual for the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in the oil rich UAE? What does the future hold for renewa... Continue

4 December 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

My friend Alistair Darling

He was a better politician than he ever knew... Continue

1 December 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

197. Question Time: Should Labour be bolder on Brexit?

Why do politicians avoid discussing the benefits of migration? Do broadcasters allow the agenda do be shaped by the right wing press? What party would Charles Dickens vote for?Join Alastair a... Continue

30 November 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

196. Why are the far-right on the rise?

Should Britain give the Elgin Marbles back to Greece? Will people be financially better off following Hunt's Autumn statement? Why have populists like Javier Milei and Geert Wilders performed... Continue

29 November 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Imagine if Boris Johnson had backed Remain…

Instead he chose the path to No 10 and we are all paying the price... Continue

29 November 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Introducing… The Rest Is Entertainment

In their new podcast TV maestro and hugely successful author Richard Osman, along with The Guardian's razor-sharp columnist Marina Hyde unravel the mysteries and unveil the hidden gems within... Continue

28 November 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

48. Simon Sebag Montefiore: The impact of conflicting histories in the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars

Is understanding history a means to peace between Israel and Palestine? Has Putin’s obsession with Russia’s imperial history motivated his invasion of Ukraine? Is it possible to dismantle... Continue

27 November 2023

Posted by Alastair Campbell

47. Tony Klug: Could the Israel-Hamas conflict restart the peace process?

Is peace possible in the Middle East? What is the difference between a one-state solution and a two-state solution? What is the role of the international community in resolving the conflict b... Continue

24 November 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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