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Two men who’ve been at the heart of the political world – former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy Alastair Campbell and cabinet minister Rory Stewart – join forces from across the political divide.
3 Aug 2026
200. Count Binface: Nigel Farage’s Biggest Threat?Is Count Binface really Nigel Farage's biggest threat in Clacton, and has Farage already lost by turning "me against the establishment" into a battle against a bin? Does Binface's manifesto hide serious politics beneath the comedy? Could a joke candidate ever become a serious political force?
Every Monday, Rory and Alastair interrogate, converse with, and interview some of the world’s biggest names – from both inside and outside of politics – about life, leadership, or leading the way in their chosen field.
208. History’s warning to Labour, the Post Office scandal, and Bangladesh’s battle for power
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Don’t let David Cameron off the hook
Rishi Sunak emulates Boris Johnson more than Cameron, but the foreign secretary is far from blameless... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: In defence of David Cameron
Boris Johnson undid many of the former PM's well-intentioned moves... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Don’t buy into Sunak’s election distraction tactics
The sooner the prime minister calls an election, the better... Continue
54. Guy Verhofstadt: Is there a case for a European army?
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206. How to fix the honours system, chaos in the Red Sea, and Taiwan at a crossroads
What should we make of Liz Truss's resignation honours? How does Iran use proxies to attack the US and Israel? Why was the election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo so expensive?Join R... Continue
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Farewell Jacques Delors
Delors’ political vision was spot on for the time, just as it is now... Continue