Alastair Campbell
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
Writer, strategist, co-presenter the U.K. No1 podcast The Rest Is Politics … love Britain hate Brexit, loved Twitter loathe Musk n Trump
Following in the footsteps of giants … last year Grace, today me and Rory Stewart for @therestpolitics.bsky.social Live. Hello Hammersmith
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Following in the footsteps of giants … last year Grace, today me and Rory Stewart for @therestpolitics.bsky.social Live. Hello Hammersmith
If you missed our @therestpolitics.bsky.social LIVE on the BBC yesterday, here it is www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgk8...
BBC Boss Resigns: What's Next?
YouTube video by The Rest Is Politics
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November 11, 2025 at 6:41 AM
If you missed our @therestpolitics.bsky.social LIVE on the BBC yesterday, here it is www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgk8...
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🚨 LIVESTREAM ALERT! 🚨
Join @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and Rory live at midday as they unpack the fallout from the BBC’s latest scandal - from Tim Davie’s shock resignation to what might come next for the broadcaster...
Don’t miss it. Link in the replies 👇
Join @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and Rory live at midday as they unpack the fallout from the BBC’s latest scandal - from Tim Davie’s shock resignation to what might come next for the broadcaster...
Don’t miss it. Link in the replies 👇
November 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🚨 LIVESTREAM ALERT! 🚨
Join @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and Rory live at midday as they unpack the fallout from the BBC’s latest scandal - from Tim Davie’s shock resignation to what might come next for the broadcaster...
Don’t miss it. Link in the replies 👇
Join @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and Rory live at midday as they unpack the fallout from the BBC’s latest scandal - from Tim Davie’s shock resignation to what might come next for the broadcaster...
Don’t miss it. Link in the replies 👇
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social LEADING with Polish deputy PM/foreign minister @radek-sikorski.bsky.social - on Trump, Putin, and why it matters so much to the west that Ukraine wins. This, and much more, including a plea to U.K. to get back in the EU
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/161-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/161-...
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social LEADING with Polish deputy PM/foreign minister @radek-sikorski.bsky.social - on Trump, Putin, and why it matters so much to the west that Ukraine wins. This, and much more, including a plea to U.K. to get back in the EU
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/161-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/161-...
Some nice trees on or from Holborn Viaduct. Giving Tree of the Day to the one demanding they build scaffolding around it
November 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Some nice trees on or from Holborn Viaduct. Giving Tree of the Day to the one demanding they build scaffolding around it
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‘An absolutely brilliant book and one of the best research books I’ve read in a long time!’
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social on The Bagpipes: A Cultural History by Richard McLauchlan🏴🎶
Listen on today’s episode of @therestpolitics.bsky.social Question Time 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/2veU...
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social on The Bagpipes: A Cultural History by Richard McLauchlan🏴🎶
Listen on today’s episode of @therestpolitics.bsky.social Question Time 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/2veU...
November 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
‘An absolutely brilliant book and one of the best research books I’ve read in a long time!’
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social on The Bagpipes: A Cultural History by Richard McLauchlan🏴🎶
Listen on today’s episode of @therestpolitics.bsky.social Question Time 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/2veU...
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social on The Bagpipes: A Cultural History by Richard McLauchlan🏴🎶
Listen on today’s episode of @therestpolitics.bsky.social Question Time 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/2veU...
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social QandA - disagreeing agreeably about former Prince Andrew and why it really matters; centrist win in Dutch election; Trump-Xi meeting
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/465-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/465-...
465. Andrew’s Disgrace, Newsnight, and a Centrist Win in the Netherlands (Question Time) - Alastair Campbell
How much transparency should we demand from the monarchy? Do the latest Dutch results show that populism is fracturing, or simply mutating? And, did Xi embarrass Trump? __________ Join Rory and Alast...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social QandA - disagreeing agreeably about former Prince Andrew and why it really matters; centrist win in Dutch election; Trump-Xi meeting
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/465-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/465-...
Tree of the Day
November 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Tree of the Day
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social - on Rachel Reeves pitch rolling speech, Elon Musk latest lies and fantasies re UK, but above all COP/climate and war in Sudan and whether the world cares less than it did
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/464-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/464-...
464. Labour’s Tax Timebomb, Climate Backsliding, and Sudan’s Forgotten War - Alastair Campbell
Is this the Budget that breaks Labour, or can Reeves walk the tightrope? Why does the general public increasingly think we’re overreacting to climate breakdown? Why aren’t Elon Musk’s provocations of ...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social - on Rachel Reeves pitch rolling speech, Elon Musk latest lies and fantasies re UK, but above all COP/climate and war in Sudan and whether the world cares less than it did
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/464-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/11/464-...
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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Well, Rory isn’t holding back on Rachel Reeves’ speech this morning...
Join Rory and @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social as they debate whether Labour’s manifesto is cracking, if the climate crisis has fallen off the agenda, & what’s really happening in Sudan.
Link in the replies 👇
Well, Rory isn’t holding back on Rachel Reeves’ speech this morning...
Join Rory and @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social as they debate whether Labour’s manifesto is cracking, if the climate crisis has fallen off the agenda, & what’s really happening in Sudan.
Link in the replies 👇
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Well, Rory isn’t holding back on Rachel Reeves’ speech this morning...
Join Rory and @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social as they debate whether Labour’s manifesto is cracking, if the climate crisis has fallen off the agenda, & what’s really happening in Sudan.
Link in the replies 👇
Well, Rory isn’t holding back on Rachel Reeves’ speech this morning...
Join Rory and @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social as they debate whether Labour’s manifesto is cracking, if the climate crisis has fallen off the agenda, & what’s really happening in Sudan.
Link in the replies 👇
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OH HELLO, @scaramucci.bsky.social 👀
A few fun nights coming up with one half of the
@restispoliticsus.bsky.social duo + our very own
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social👇
A few fun nights coming up with one half of the
@restispoliticsus.bsky.social duo + our very own
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social👇
November 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
OH HELLO, @scaramucci.bsky.social 👀
A few fun nights coming up with one half of the
@restispoliticsus.bsky.social duo + our very own
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social👇
A few fun nights coming up with one half of the
@restispoliticsus.bsky.social duo + our very own
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social👇
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Listen, I WAS getting on with @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social while we were talking about his politics. Things only deteriorated when he mentioned his bagpipes and I forgot to lie. Next time I'll pretend I'm a fan. Read/watch/hear our (mostly nice) chat here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/alastair-c...
November 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Listen, I WAS getting on with @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social while we were talking about his politics. Things only deteriorated when he mentioned his bagpipes and I forgot to lie. Next time I'll pretend I'm a fan. Read/watch/hear our (mostly nice) chat here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/alastair-c...
Tree of the Day
November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Tree of the Day
Reposted by Alastair Campbell
WANTED!
SPF 50+ sunscreen before watching @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social take to Michael Gove with an intellectual flamethrower! 🔥🧨🚒
Highly Recommended: Aloe Vera & a fire extinguisher be sent to @therestpolitics.bsky.social Leading studio! 🍿👀
youtu.be/gwrm1wkuO4Y?...
SPF 50+ sunscreen before watching @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social take to Michael Gove with an intellectual flamethrower! 🔥🧨🚒
Highly Recommended: Aloe Vera & a fire extinguisher be sent to @therestpolitics.bsky.social Leading studio! 🍿👀
youtu.be/gwrm1wkuO4Y?...
The Man to Blame For Brexit? | Michael Gove
YouTube video by The Rest Is Politics: Leading
youtu.be
November 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
WANTED!
SPF 50+ sunscreen before watching @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social take to Michael Gove with an intellectual flamethrower! 🔥🧨🚒
Highly Recommended: Aloe Vera & a fire extinguisher be sent to @therestpolitics.bsky.social Leading studio! 🍿👀
youtu.be/gwrm1wkuO4Y?...
SPF 50+ sunscreen before watching @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social take to Michael Gove with an intellectual flamethrower! 🔥🧨🚒
Highly Recommended: Aloe Vera & a fire extinguisher be sent to @therestpolitics.bsky.social Leading studio! 🍿👀
youtu.be/gwrm1wkuO4Y?...
Backstage with the incomparable Stacey Kent after her brilliant show at Ronnie Scott’s. Thanks for singing Brel and for the shout out for Skye and @therestpolitics.bsky.social Above all thanks to you and Jim for being great people as well as great musicians
November 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Backstage with the incomparable Stacey Kent after her brilliant show at Ronnie Scott’s. Thanks for singing Brel and for the shout out for Skye and @therestpolitics.bsky.social Above all thanks to you and Jim for being great people as well as great musicians
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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
@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?)
Link in the replies 👇
@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?)
Link in the replies 👇
October 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
@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?)
Link in the replies 👇
@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?)
Link in the replies 👇
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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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.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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
alastaircampbell.org
alastaircampbell.org
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
www.youtube.com/@questionthe...
Manner of things I didn’t expect to
www.youtube.com/@questionthe...
Question the Default
Challenging societal norms and imagining better ways forward.
www.youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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
www.youtube.com/@questionthe...
Manner of things I didn’t expect to
www.youtube.com/@questionthe...
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
alastaircampbell.org/2025/10/462-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/10/462-...
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 ...
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October 29, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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
alastaircampbell.org/2025/10/462-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/10/462-...
Tree of the Day
October 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Tree of the Day
Reposted by Alastair Campbell
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
October 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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
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
alastaircampbell.org/2025/10/159-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/10/159-...
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...
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October 27, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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
alastaircampbell.org/2025/10/159-...
alastaircampbell.org/2025/10/159-...
Tree of the Day. Skinny as a rake. Golden leaves top to bottom - in Poland
October 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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
October 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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