21 January 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
405. Starmer’s EU Deal: A New Era
Is Starmer's UK-EU deal a “win-win” reset of relations or a betrayal of Brexit red lines? Will this deal actually lower food and energy costs or boost growth? What does twelve years of Eu... Continue19 May 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: This UK-EU reset must be just the start
We will only properly fix the mess leaving the bloc created if we admit the scale of it... Continue
19 May 2025
134. Palestine’s Most Popular Politician: Marwan Barghouti’s Son on Occupation, Resistance, and Hope
Who, instead of Hamas, could represent a peaceful Palestinian leadership? Why does Marwan Barghouti remain the most popular leader in Palestine despite being in jail for over 20 years, a peri... Continue19 May 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
404. Question Time: How Starmer Fell Into Farage’s Immigration Trap
What message is the new pope sending to Trump? To what extent are the USAID cuts killing children? And, did Rory “get it wrong” on water nationalisation? Join Rory and Alastair as they... Continue15 May 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: The Pope vs JD Vance
Robert Prevost may have been born American, but his experience, views and values are as far from Trumpian as were his predecessor’s... Continue
14 May 2025
403. Trump’s Gulf Billions: Saudi, Sanctions, and Ceasefires
From a $400m plane to starvation in Gaza, who will benefit from Trump’s big Gulf visit? Who really brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan? Can Zelensky and Ukraine survive on hal... Continue14 May 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
133. Trump vs. Europe: Flattery, Pushback, and Powerplays (Congressman Jim Himes)
Will Europe ever trust the US again? What is the future of the Democratic party? What does the signal chat leak tell us about the psychology of the Trump administration? TRIP Plus: Become... Continue12 May 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
402. Question Time: India vs. Pakistan | What Happens Now?
Should Labour boot Tony Blair over his attack on the government's climate policy? Why is the U.S. defending Germany’s AfD? Are Britain’s towns and cities more politically split than ever?... Continue8 May 2025
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.