23 March 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
328. Could Russia interfere in the US election?
Will the killing of the Hamas leader change the course of the war in Gaza? What is Labour’s plan for the NHS? Could Elon Musk be found guilty of buying votes? Join Rory and Alastair as they... Continue23 October 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
103. Archbishop of Canterbury: Faith, mental health, and the future of the Church
What does the Archbishop of Canterbury suggest for bridging divides in conflict zones? What are the Church doing about declining spirituality? How was it leading the country through the death... Continue21 October 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
327. Question Time: What does peace look like in the Middle East?
What is the point of the House of Lords today? Does Elon Musk have presidential ambitions? How bad do Downing Street comms have to get before Alastair steps in?Join Rory and Alastair as they ... Continue17 October 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
326. Labour’s first 100 days, the Tory leadership race, and Japan
How have the first 100 days of the new Labour government gone? Who will be the next leader of the Tory party? What is happening in Japanese politics right now?Join Rory and Alastair as they a... Continue16 October 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
102. Alan Johnson: From Blair to Starmer – What can Labour learn? (Part 2)
How does militant socialism compare to Corbynism? How did Labour’s ‘remain’ campaign go so wrong? And what should Labour be doing about immigration? On today’s episode of Leading, Ro... Continue14 October 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
325. Question Time: Are the Tories dead or sleeping?
How many civilian casualties is too many: what defines a proportionate war? What makes a good civil servant according to Alastair and Rory. And, why should children learn how to disagree agre... Continue10 October 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: It’s about emotion, Starmer, not economics
If Labour can restore a sense of community, it will reap as much political benefit as any amount of good economic data... Continue
9 October 2024
324. Israel at War: One Year On
How has the political landscape of the Middle East changed in the year since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel? Why has Keir Starmer reshuffled his top team? Is “the grid” still ... Continue9 October 2024
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.