Alastair Campbell’s Diary: In defence of David Cameron
Boris Johnson undid many of the former PM's well-intentioned moves... Continue
10 January 2024
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Don’t let David Cameron off the hook
Rishi Sunak emulates Boris Johnson more than Cameron, but the foreign secretary is far from blameless... Continue
10 January 2024
54. Guy Verhofstadt: Is there a case for a European army?
What's it like to run Belgium for a decade? How many people in the EU actually believe in 'ever-closer union'? What are the pros and cons of being a career politician?On today's episode of Le... Continue8 January 2024
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4 January 2024
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206. How to fix the honours system, chaos in the Red Sea, and Taiwan at a crossroads
What should we make of Liz Truss's resignation honours? How does Iran use proxies to attack the US and Israel? Why was the election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo so expensive?Join R... Continue3 January 2024
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Farewell Jacques Delors
Delors’ political vision was spot on for the time, just as it is now... Continue
3 January 2024
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53. Seb Coe: Corruption, gender, and the geopolitics of sport
Will doping ever be defeated in sport? What was it like going from world class runner to government whip? Are the Tories finished in Britain?In the first Leading episode of 2024, Rory and Ala... Continue1 January 2024
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205. How to combat populism, debating Bill Gates, and David Cameron on the world stage (Part 2)
What stopped the Middle East from descending into regional conflict following the events of October 7th? Why did 2023 see so many coups across the Sahel? Is David Cameron now Rishi Sunak's bi... Continue28 December 2023
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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.