11 May 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Trump’s lies are trashing the dollar
Economic facts are catching up with the political untruths of the Trump administration... Continue
4 February 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Heckling Trump in Davos
The Orange Man Boy’s speech was so full of lies that I had to do something. But as a former US vice president told me, it’s probably not the best way to deal with him... Continue
28 January 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: A lesson for Robert Jenrick: How to plot a proper defection
My secret plan once wrecked wrecked a Tory conference, but this turncoat has only wrecked himself... Continue
20 January 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: It’s time for a European army
Keir Starmer wants Britain to get closer to the EU. The war in Ukraine and Trump’s military posturing put European security at the heart of that realignment... Continue
13 January 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Maia Sandu, the leader who stood up to Putin
The president of Moldova saw off a vicious campaign from Russia by educating the public about the threat and mobilising them against it. Would we do the same here?... Continue
7 January 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: How we must fight the 3Cs in 2026
Crime, corruption and cruelty show how leaders like Trump and Bukele exploit power, and why they must be stopped... Continue
31 December 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: American civilisation is at risk – but I’m still going
If they check my social media posts at the border, I might well be on the first plane back, which tells you Trump’s talk about free speech is nothing but a sham... Continue
17 December 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Our politicians should be more like Peter Malinauskas
On political funding and social media, Malinauskas has shown real leadership. Our government should take note... Continue
10 December 2025
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.