343. What Happens Next: Israel vs. the International Criminal Court
How has the world responded to the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for top Israeli officials? What does Trump have planned for the war in Ukraine? Is Chancellor Rachel Reeves re... Continue27 November 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: The day John Prescott gave a speech to the sea
In paying their tributes, many people are still underestimating the former deputy prime minister... Continue
27 November 2024
109. Is it time to legalise assisted dying? (Kim Leadbeater)
Should assisted dying be legalised? How did the murder of her sister, Jo Cox, impact British politics? Why is the job of an MP so difficult?Rory and Alastair are joined by Labour MP Kim Leadb... Continue25 November 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
John Prescott was a great fighter and a great friend
The public saw his combative side, but those closest to him saw his heart... Continue
21 November 2024
342. Question Time: Farmer vs Starmer, courting China, and the purpose of COP
How would Alastair tweak the so-called “tractor-tax” to appease British farmers? Is Kier Starmer spending too much time abroad? And will international law survive Trump?Join Rory and Alas... Continue21 November 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
341. Biden vs. Trump: A fight for the future of Ukraine
Is Biden’s move on missiles too little too late for Ukraine? Who will be in Donald Trump’s White House team? Why are business leaders growing tired of Labour?Join Rory and Alastair as the... Continue20 November 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: The word I want to get into the dictionary
The ‘trollification’ that happens on X, Elon Musk’s online hellhole, deserves a definition... Continue
20 November 2024
108. Mhairi Black: Independence, inequality, and the future of the SNP
What was it like entering Parliament as the youngest MP? How has the SNP’s approach to campaigning for Scottish independence changed since the 2014 referendum? What does the future hold for... Continue18 November 2024
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.