Alastair Campbell

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@rory-stewart.bsky.social and @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social dive into Trump's hints for a third term + all about Rory's new book Middleland (have we mentioned this today?)

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Home - Alastair Campbell Home page of Alastair Campbell's blog containing his podcasts, books, blog posts and social media posts. A great way of seeing everything in one place.

New @restispoliticsus.bsky.social QandA - on Trump relentless undermining of democratic norms; on Milei landslide; a great new mental health role model; plus non stop plugging Rory Stewart new book which somehow meanders into a discussion of my funeral plans

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Question the Default Challenging societal norms and imagining better ways forward.

Great to talk with Harry Corin, who lost his Dad to suicide, and has started his own mental health podcast. Full, frank and found myself talking about all
Manner of things I didn’t expect to

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462. Starmer Hits Rock Bottom: Will He Break His Manifesto to Survive? - Alastair Campbell What does Labour’s unprecedented collapse in Wales really mean? If Putin takes Ukraine, which European neighbour is next? What can Starmer learn from Ireland’s new president, Catherine Connolly? Join ...

New @therestpolitics.bsky.social - Labour troubles and ideas on how to fix them; new Irish president; deep dive on Poland where they are concerned rest of Europe doesn’t fully understand Russian threat

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The Washington Post thinks the White House Ballroom is a splendid idea and anyone who thinks otherwise is a NIMBY. In other news Post owner Jeff Bezos is helping to pay for the Ballroom

159. Michael Gove: My Journey From Left to Right (Part 1) - Alastair Campbell How did Michael Gove go from campaigning for Labour leader Michael Foot in 1983 to becoming a Conservative MP? What is the impact that Rupert Murdoch has had on public life? What do Michael and Rory d...

New @therestpolitics.bsky.social LEADING - two parter with Michael Gove … love him or hate him he is one of the most consequential politicians of recent years. Stand by for robust exchanges with Rory on Israel Gaza

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Tree of the Day. Skinny as a rake. Golden leaves top to bottom - in Poland

Terrific evening at my sons’ old school, William Ellis, to raise funds for the school trust … great discussion with these six pupils who are a real credit to the school

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461. Question Time: China’s Spy Web, the Tel Aviv Fan Ban, and Japan’s New Thatcher - Alastair Campbell Why did Britain drop a clear Chinese spying case? Was banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans the right call? What does Prince Andrew’s latest downfall reveal about the royals? Join Rory and Alastair as they an...

New @therestpolitics.bsky.social Q and A - Chinese espionage, Japan first woman PM, Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, Prince andrew and more

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Being very brave after getting a swimming injury at the famous Half Moon in Dublin Port!! Thanks Mary Rose from Dublin Chamber of Commerce for organising. NEVER BE OLD!!

Alastair Campbell's diary: Dear young Republicans, JD Vance is no role model Students in the US believe the UK has a free speech problem and the vice president is spinning this myth as a reality

Students in the US believe the UK has a free speech problem and the vice president is spinning this myth as a reality

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It may be Trafalgar Day, but it's Trump causing a headache for anyone with a ship 🚢

Join Rory and @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social as they dive into Trump's quest for power - from international deals - to tariffs - to wars.

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Both @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social on @therestpolitics.bsky.social and @kattybkay.bsky.social on @restispoliticsus.bsky.social raising interesting point that the only people to have faced repercussions over Epstein so far are British

Trump’s heated White House meeting with Zelensky shows how well Putin is playing the US president It looked as if the US might supply Ukraine with game-changing new weapons. Then the Russian president phoned Donald Trump.

Great piece from @stefwolff.bsky.social on @ConversationUK. Thanks to @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and @rory-stewart.bsky.social for the mention. As ever, Stefan's analysis of thie complex and fast-moving issue is spot on.
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460. Inside Trump’s Gaza-Ukraine Playbook: Who Profits from Peace? - Alastair Campbell Is Trump selling peace to the highest bidder? Is the Farage surge in Wales a warning shot for Westminster? Why is the UK going backwards again on mental health? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer a...

New @therestpolitics.bsky.social - analysing the gap between Trump words and deeds; looking ahead to a crucial and possibly consequential Welsh by election; worrying about mental health going backwards

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Would *really* recommend listening to New York Times' Jane Bradley talking about Farage and US, and Russian influence, on Democracy for Sale this week

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In their Murdoch podcast mini-series, @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social + @michaelwolffnyc.bsky.social discuss Murdoch’s 1981 acquisition of The Times + Sunday Times, the turbulent chapter that followed, and the clash of values that led to Sir Harry Evans’ resignation as editor: tinyurl.com/yn5hy7ee

158. Baroness Hale: The Supreme Court, Boris Johnson, and the ECHR - Alastair Campbell How did it feel to take on then Prime Minister Boris Johnson when Baroness Hale ruled his suspension of Parliament “unlawful”? Why does the Trump administration present such a threat to the internatio...

New @therestpolitics.bsky.social LEADING with former Supreme Court president Baroness Brenda Hale. The woman who ruled against Johnson shutting down Parliament she is worth hearing re law here and in the States. Worth an hour of your time

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Tree(s) of the Day. When two become one …

Alastair Campbell's diary: Why Trump should never be given the Nobel peace prize Peace is not just about bombs falling silent, but the humanity that goes into maintaining it

Trump is a big part of the growing darkness. In his own country he is tearing down the guardrails that protect democracy against autocracy

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What a fantastic day in Doncaster North with Ed Miliband!

We visited a great group of students at Ridgewood School, followed by an important roundtable discussion on mental health with local charities and organisations.

Thanks for having me!

The climate crisis is fuelling extreme fires across the planet It’s clear – climate change is supercharging the world’s wildfires in unpredictable and devastating ways.

The climate crisis is fuelling extreme fires across the planet

In the past year, an area of land over 3.7 M km², larger than India, was burned worldwide. >100 M people were affected by these fires, and homes and infrastructure worth US$215 billion were at risk.

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Join @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and @rory-stewart.bsky.social as they discuss the things that bring positivity back into politics.

Featuring: green turtles, the NHS, and even ReformUK...

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459. Question Time: Reform's Potential Upside, Why Bad News Sells & Reasons To Stay Hopeful - Alastair Campbell Who’s offering hope in politics today? Where are the real environmental success stories? And what one law would Rory and Alastair make a reality? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questi...

New @therestpolitics.bsky.social QandA and something a bit different … we try to stay focused on the positive

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Cryptocurrency: lawlessness disguised as liberty Cryptocurrency is sold as radical innovation and financial liberation. In reality, it’s an old familiar story: fraud

The Reform Party now takes cryptocurrency donations. Ireland banned them. The UK welcomes them. And Farage calls it freedom. It’s not. It’s money without accountability – and that’s a threat to democracy, argues Prof Richard Murphy.

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Just channel hopped through all my news channels (which include some from USA) only one is covering the Trump press conference on crime in America live. Why? Filled with the usual rambling lies and nonsense … this is not news