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In a world of chancers and charlatans, we need facts at our fingertips

Get a FREE signed copy of A history of Brexit: in 256 disasters when you subscribe to The New World... Continue

Burnham must learn the lessons of Starmer’s failure – and they start with Brexit

Be optimistic, don’t ignore the party and find new ways to cut through lies and disinformation... Continue

22 June 2026

Alastair Campbell’s diary: What Starmer never understood about being PM

The nature of how his landslide was won demanded more inclusive government... Continue

22 June 2026

Let’s make Farage wear Brexit like a badge of shame

In a world of chancers and charlatans, we need facts at our fingertips as vital ammunition for the battles ahead: Beating Reform and joining the EU... Continue

17 June 2026

Alastair Campbell’s diary: Meet the Trump hire who says the president is now out of control

Former chief of staff Mick Mulvaney would have stopped the money-grabbing mixing of political and family business... Continue

15 June 2026

Alastair Campbell’s diary: My journey to see what makes the Finns so happy

The Nordic nation has been named the ‘happiest country in the world’ for the last eight years. Why?... Continue

10 June 2026

Alastair Campbell’s diary: My airport row with a Trump supporter

It started badly – and when he said the UK was unreliable, I lost it... Continue

3 June 2026

Alastair Campbell’s diary: I asked an audience of building experts if Starmer should stay – you’ll be amazed by the response

If you listen to the 24/7 media blah factory right now, you’d think you it would be a landslide for the PM to quit... Continue

27 May 2026

Alastair Campbell’s diary: I doubted that Burnham had a ruthless streak. Not any more

If I had to put my life on it, I’d guess that he will be PM by Christmas... Continue

20 May 2026

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.