22 December 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
78. David Blunkett: Education, policing immigration, and the future of the Labour Party (Part 2)
What challenges did David Blunkett face as Home Secretary following 9/11? Does he have any regrets relating to his crime and punishment policies? What does the future look like for Keir Starm... Continue10 June 2024
263. Donald Trump, Silicon Valley and Wall Street: Big Money’s Deal with the Devil
Why are Wall Street and Silicon Valley weighing in behind Donald Trump? Is it true that Joe Biden and Bill Ackman almost got into a fist fight? What's going on at the Mexican border?Join Katt... Continue7 June 2024
263. TRIP US: Donald Trump, Silicon Valley and Wall Street: Big Money’s Deal with the Devil
Why are Wall Street and Silicon Valley weighing in behind Donald Trump? Is it true that Joe Biden and Bill Ackman almost got into a fist fight? What's going on at the Mexican border?Join Katt... Continue7 June 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Political education, political education, political education … time to get serious
Pretty much anyone with a passing interest in politics, including people who weren't around at the time, are aware of Tony Blair's "Education, Education, Education" mantra. It was designed to indicat... Continue6 June 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
262. Modi loses his majority, Sunak takes on the Treasury, and Welsh Labour in crisis
Where next for India after Modi loses his majority? How should Starmer have dealt with Sunak’s Labour tax claim? Is Rory going to vote Lib Dem on July 4th?Hear the answer to all these quest... Continue6 June 2024
261. Sunak vs Starmer: Who won?
Who emerged victorious from the first leadership debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer? Was ITV's format too restrictive? Where does the election go from here?Join Rory and Alastair as ... Continue5 June 2024
Alastair Campbell’s election diary, week two: Levelling up was only ever a slogan
After 14 years of the Tories, the spending gap per student between the state and private schooling system has more than doubled... Continue
5 June 2024
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.