Into the Lions’ Den of private education … to a friendlier reception than I expected
I very rarely get nervous before speaking in public, but confess to feeling a little more anxious than usual this morning, ahead of a speech to the Independent Schools' Bursars Association. Three hun... Continue8 February 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
8 February 2024
216. King Charles, Sunak’s £1000 bet, and the future of North Korea
How was a deal finally agreed to get power sharing back in Northern Ireland? Is Rishi Sunak focusing too much on his media appearances? Why has Kim Jong Un said unification with the South is ... Continue7 February 2024
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Derek Draper and the Dalai Lama
The point of life is to live it and Derek embodied this... Continue
7 February 2024
Politics – far too important to be left to the grown-ups!
Thank you to the pupils of Richard Alibon Primary School, which I left in rather better mood than I arrived this morning. In no particular order ... Trump ... The war in Ukraine ... Israel/Gaza ..... Continue5 February 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
5 February 2024
215. Question Time: An election in May, combatting homelessness, and investigating think tanks
How are anonymous donors keeping Britain’s political parties afloat? Should the public know where think tanks get their funding from? How worried should we be about voter IDs?Join Rory and ... Continue1 February 2024
214. Israel in court, attacks on American soldiers, and the problem with polling
What is the significance of the I.C.J. Ruling on Israel? How much control does Iran really have over its proxies? Should Labour brace itself for a sharp narrowing of the polls?Join Rory and A... Continue31 January 2024
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.