26 October 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
580. How to Solve Britain’s Youth Unemployment Crisis
In Britain, we spend £25 on benefits for every £1 we spend helping young people find work. So why have successive governments failed to fix this – and what does Alan Milburn’s review, due this a... Continue15 October 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: My truly deranged encounter with Trump apologist Kellyanne Conway
The godmother of ‘alternative facts’ assured me the president loved Zelensky – just as he was stabbing him in the back with Putin... Continue
14 October 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
579. Trump’s Public Execution Order and Burnham’s Brexit Intervention
How does Marco Rubio’s Parthenon speech fit the Trump administration’s ideas on European “civilisational erasure” – and how does it depart from traditional Republican rhetoric? With Pete Heg... Continue14 October 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
210. Andy Burnham: My Relationship With Starmer, Brexit Lies and Emotion in Politics
How will he change Britain’s relationship with the EU? Why has he agreed to publish details of meetings following the Manchester City scandal? With the Trump administration planning to livestream a ... Continue12 October 2026
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Alastair Campbell and Mishal Husain live at Cadogan Hall
He’s invented a word. He says it’s the word the world needs now. She’s going to make him explain why. Alastair joins acclaimed broadcaster Mishal Husain on stage to discuss his new book, Per... ContinuePosted by Alastair Campbell
578. Alastair and Michael Gove Disagree Agreeably on Brexit and Israel
Will there be another EU referendum, despite Andy Burnham promising not to re-run old Brexit arguments? Will Michael Gove ever criticise Israel's actions in Palestine, and if not, why not? What do the... Continue8 October 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
577. Is Badenoch Finally Stopping Farage and Why Are French Schools on Fire?
With Reform bogged down in scandal, and Kemi Badenoch setting out her political vision at Conservative Party conference, have the Tories finally wrestled momentum on the right of British politics away... Continue7 October 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
6 October 2026
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.