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Alastair Campbell’s diary: We expect politicians to lie – and that’s the problem

We have become too accustomed to figures like Donald Trump, who see misinformation as a weapon rather than a issue... Continue
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Alastair Campbell’s diary: Notes from Brixton prison

The problem with Britain’s justice system is that incarceration is more than a punishment – it destroys lives... Continue

23 July 2025

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Alastair Campbell’s diary: Yes, it’s a genocide

Fence sitting is no longer possible, or right. The manner and scale of Israel’s demolition of Gaza goes way beyond either legal proportion or respect for civilian life... Continue

15 July 2025

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Alastair Campbell’s diary: How to understand Donald Trump

The chaos he inflicts on the world is perplexing, but his behaviour has clear patterns... Continue

9 July 2025

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Alastair Campbell’s diary: After one year in office, here’s what Starmer needs to do now

After a tricky first year, the prime minister has built strong relationships with leaders of other counties. But now he must fix with one he has with his MPs... Continue

2 July 2025

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Alastair Campbell’s diary: Will Farage be prime minister? Really?

The media's obsession with Reform’s leader makes a disaster of Truss and Boris Johnson proportions ever more likely... Continue

23 June 2025

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Alastair Campbell’s diary: Donald Trump’s birthday parade is not America

The world saw through the spectacle for what it was: the whim of a self-styled strongman in need of flattery and adoration... Continue

18 June 2025

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Alastair Campbell’s diary: Have the Channel Islands got it right?

After a few days in Guernsey, the Islands’ message was clear: ‘Our system works better than yours’... Continue

11 June 2025

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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: A new magazine for new times

The New World will hopefully outlast the new world trends, traits and personalities currently doing so much damage in so many ways... Continue

5 June 2025

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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.