19 January 2026
Posted by Goalhanger
2. Lying, vanity and friendship in politics
Welcome to the second episode of The Rest Is Politics with Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell!With Ukrainian refugees struggling to claim asylum in the UK, why aren't the British government's... Continue9 March 2022
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On two thinkers long dead, but living on in Putin’s worldview and actions
I am indebted to my friend Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, for alerting me to the possible influence of a man named Lev Gumilev in shaping the thinking and actions of Vladimir Putin. Gumilev ... Continue6 March 2022
Posted by Alastair Campbell
1. Putin in person, Russian money in British politics, and Bono vs Blair
What's Vladimir Putin like to deal with in person? On the first episode of "The Rest Is Politics", Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart tackle the latest developments in Ukraine, give their ins... Continue2 March 2022
Posted by Alastair Campbell
24 February 2022
Posted by Alastair Campbell
23 February 2022
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A new podcast is born … Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart on politics … by popular demand
Yesterday I did one of my Instagram lives, in which mainly I vent against the current regime of liars and charlatans. I do these, partly for therapy, partly to play a role in holding them to account,... Continue19 February 2022
Posted by Alastair Campbell
25 November 2021
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.