102. The Secret Brexit Summit, Erdoğan under fire, and the death penalty
Why are ardent remainers and high profile eurosceptics meeting in secret to discuss our relationship with Europe? How has the earthquake in Turkey affected President Erdoğan politically? And... Continue15 February 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
5: Michael Johnson: Politics, protest, and sport
Do athletes now have a responsibility to use their platform to promote political change?Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson sits down with Alastair to discuss the future of athlet... Continue13 February 2023
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101. Question Time: Palestine in 2023, Chat GPT, and what do diplomats actually do?
What is the actual role of a diplomat? Would Brexit have had a different result if Labour was under Ed Miliband's leadership? How will artificial intelligence change our society? Rory and Ala... Continue9 February 2023
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100. The Revenge of Liz Truss, Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, and China’s ‘Red Zeppelin’
Are Johnson and Truss on manoeuvres against Sunak? Has the Chinese spy balloon pushed US relations with Beijing to a dangerous place? And what's Rory been arguing about with Sandi Toksvig?TRI... Continue8 February 2023
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4: Michel Barnier: The Truth Behind Brexit
Who is the EU's man behind Brexit? How did he combat Britain's negotiating tactics? What is life like at the top of European politics?Alastair and Rory are joined by Michel Barnier, the EU's ... Continue6 February 2023
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BUT WHAT CAN I DO? – Trying to answer the question so many are asking
Book Number 18 is on its way. Number 17, Living Better, has been moved to the books section of the website, and 'BUT WHAT CAN I DO?' is now here on the front page ... and though I say so myself, ... ContinuePosted by Alastair Campbell
99. Question Time: Missing refugees, the best type of MPs, and are universities left wing?
Are academics generally left-leaning? Should the theatrical nature of PMQs be reformed? What makes an MP 'talented'? Listen to hear these questions answered, plus positive stories about polit... Continue2 February 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
98. 100 days of Sunak, the art of resigning, and Israel-Palestine
After 100 days as PM, is Rishi Sunak’s power already waning? What happens behind the scenes of a high-profile resignation? Has the US pivoted away from its central involvement in the Israel... Continue1 February 2023
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.