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171. Neil Kinnock: A Labour Rebel’s Path To Power (Part 1)

Whilst an early career MP, why did Neil Kinnock rebel against the Labour Party so regularly? As Labour leader, how did Kinnock take on militant and the ‘ultra-left’ within the Labour Party? What r... Continue

The David Lammy One

This week Grace and Alastair are joined by the MP for Tottenham David Lammy. David is critical of Jose Mourinho and Boris Johnson, two leaders of things he cares about. He joins us from lockdown, wher... Continue

25 February 2021

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

Remembering Charles Kennedy – we could do with more like him today!

BBC ALBA broadcast a fine one hour documentary last night, about the late lamented Charles Kennedy. Alba, for those who don't know, is Gaelic for Scotland, which is why I enjoyed watching Scotland's ... Continue

24 February 2021

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

The Kate Mosse One

This week Grace and Alastair are joined by the wonderful novelist and broadcaster Kate Mosse. Kate is a novelist who has sold millions of books and is best known for her 2005 novel Labyrinth, which ha... Continue

18 February 2021

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

why johnson will appoint paul dacre to head ofcom

My column in this week's New European ponders the question why the media gives Boris Johnson and the government he leads such an easy ride. An example from yesterday to add to those I raised in t... Continue

12 February 2021

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

The Jordan North One

Back and better than... well no, the pandemic is still here and the lockdown is relentlessly carrying on, so we're not better than ever. But Football & Feminism is back, and in this episode we're ... Continue

11 February 2021

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

How dare Jordan North threaten the one title i am proud of?

If you're not interested in football, or more specifically football fandom, look away now, for this is not for you. But I am nothing if not competitive, and when I feel my football fandom credentials... Continue

10 February 2021

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

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6 January 2021

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

the brexit revolutionaries have barely begun. britain needs to wake up fast

This is one of my longer posts, dear reader. Not quite as long as Dominic Cummings' blogs, and hopefully more intelligible, but long nonetheless. Also, if you read The New European, or subscribe ... Continue

28 December 2020

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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.

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