6 October 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.