261. Sunak vs Starmer: Who won?
Who emerged victorious from the first leadership debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer? Was ITV's format too restrictive? Where does the election go from here?Join Rory and Alastair as ... Continue5 June 2024
Alastair Campbell’s election diary, week two: Levelling up was only ever a slogan
After 14 years of the Tories, the spending gap per student between the state and private schooling system has more than doubled... Continue
5 June 2024
260. The return of Nigel Farage: does it matter?
What do Nigel Farage's plans to run as an MP in Clacton mean for Rishi Sunak? Should Ed Davey tone down his campaign stunts? What comes next for South Africa after disastrous election results... Continue4 June 2024
77. David Blunkett: Tony Blair, growing up blind, and where Margaret Thatcher went wrong (Part 1)
How did the loss of industry in the 1980s affect David Blunkett's politics? What was his experience growing up blind in Sheffield? How did Neil Kinnock and Tony Blair compare? Rory and Alasta... Continue3 June 2024
259. Can Trump still run for president?
What is the political damage after Trump’s guilty verdict? How will Trump’s base react to his conviction? What does all of this mean for the future of democracy in the US?Rory and Alastai... Continue1 June 2024
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258. DONALD TRUMP FOUND GUILTY
What does Donald Trump's guilty verdict mean for the 2024 election? Do the nine Justices of the Supreme Court have too much power? What do Democrats really mean when they say Trump will ‘en... Continue31 May 2024
257. Diane Abbott, Nigel Farage, and how to plan a campaign
Why can't Keir Starmer make a decision about Diane Abbott? How do parties prepare for an election with no warning? Why is Nigel Farage getting so much media coverage? Join Rory and Alastair ... Continue30 May 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.