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Posted by Alastair Campbell
239. The Rwanda ruling, Trudeau in trouble, and The Rest Is Politics: US edition
What is the government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda? What will happen next after the US Congress approves aid for Ukraine? Is Justin Trudeau’s future as Canadian Prime Minister... Continue24 April 2024
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Sunak’s sick note moral mission is nothing of the sort
Targeting ill and disabled people is a desperate move from the prime minister. Sick, you might say... Continue
24 April 2024
The Solutionists, with Mark Scott
Alastair Campbell on broken politics, the Iraq War, and why he’s grateful for his breakdown. ... Continue23 April 2024
Posted by Alastair Campbell
70. Sadiq Khan: Faith, power, and the truth about Boris Johnson
How much power does the Mayor of London actually have? Have we moved forward - or backwards - as a country when it comes to religion in politics? Should London take a leaf out of New York's b... Continue22 April 2024
238. Question Time: Liz Truss, climate change deniers, and why print media is so polarised
What actions can government take to mitigate the impact of smartphones on the mental health of children? What are the advantages and disadvantages of voting for an independent Mayor? With all... Continue18 April 2024
237. Iran, Israel, and the Middle East: Stopping the slide into all-out war
How will Israel respond to Iran’s attack? What is Joe Biden’s long-term plan for Ukraine? What has Liz Truss' new book revealed about her short spell in Downing Street?Join Rory and Alast... Continue17 April 2024
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: The Mail is hiding scandals of its own
The paper’s attacks on Angela Rayner reek of hypocrisy and double standards... Continue
17 April 2024
69. The brutal truth about net zero and how to vanquish climate populists, with Dieter Helm
Is net zero 2030 impossible to achieve - and is it a mistake to pursue it? Should governments be more brutal with climate investment? Are events like COP a waste of time?Rory and Alastair are... Continue15 April 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.