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484. War in Europe, Trump’s Destruction of Institutions, and Britain’s National Treasures (Question Time)

Will Europe go to war with Russia in 2026? Should National Service be introduced next year? How will AI continue to develop? Should the G20 be moved? And how else will politics change next ye... Continue

May has handed real power to Corbyn. He can use it to cement no deal, win the long extension we need, and secure a referendum

- a piece I have written for the Daily Telegraph this morning, many of whose readers will have spluttered over their full English on the news that Theresa May is now relying on Jeremy Corbyn to dig ... Continue

3 April 2019

Why so fearful? European elections can be Labour’s friend not enemy, provided Brexit stance is clear and strong

(The Evening Standard is today running a short version of this article, (George Osborne just can't resist cutting can he, whether it is words or public services). It is about the issue of the Europ... Continue

25 March 2019

Let’s make sure Tuesday is all about May’s so-called deal going down big time

-- Here is the piece I have done for The Guardian today, on why the week ahead is so important, and why Tuesday should all be about Mrs May. Here we go again. Another big weekend of political specula... Continue

9 March 2019

The ‘Put it to the People’ march might be the last chance to stop the Brexit Elite destroying Britain

Here is the piece I have written for the Independent to help launch the 'Put it to the People' march on March 23. It takes apart the idea that Brexiteers like Johnson, Farage and Rees-Mogg are fightin... Continue

17 February 2019

Is M the King of the Alphabet Jungle?

Let me begin these musings with a piece of spectacular though justified name dropping by introducing you to the three men who, when I found myself in their presence, caused the hair on my neck to stan... Continue

3 February 2019

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.