1 March 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Europe needs to get real on defence; Britain needs to get real on Europe
Below is the text of a speech I am making this evening to the Labour Movement for Europe, urging a change in approach by Labour, to be bolder in the terms of the "reset" that is promised, clearer in ... Continue13 February 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
371. Question Time: Buying Gaza, Macron’s AI Stunt, and Europe on a Knife’s Edge
How does Trump’s controversial plan impact Middle Eastern relations? Can President Macron combat AI deep fakes in France? How does Canada plan to fight a trade war with the US?Join Alastair... Continue13 February 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: The Rest Is Politics heads to Damascus
The scale of Ahmed al-Sharaa’s victory is immense. But, the challenge of rebuilding his shattered country is even greater... Continue
12 February 2025
370. Starmer’s Silver Bullet and Trump’s War on the Poor
Will Musk’s Washington power grab increase global poverty? Has Keir Starmer lost control of his cabinet? Is now the perfect moment for Britain to join the customs union?Join Rory and Alasta... Continue12 February 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
10 February 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
369. Question Time: China’s DeepSeek, Ambassador Mandelson, and misogyny in politics
What’s the danger of China’s DeepSeek? Why are male and female politicians still treated differently? Are politicians right to appease leaders they don’t agree with?Join Rory and Alasta... Continue7 February 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
6 February 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: How I remember John Prescott
At the late former deputy prime minister’s funeral, it became clear that Britain could do with some politicians like him today... Continue
5 February 2025
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.