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‘I became obsessed’: New Labour psychodrama grips TikTok teenagers

Nostalgic social media videos detailing Blair-Brown rivalry elicit cult following among young political fans

The Guardian - UK

Lucas Paqueta to consider legal action against FA after acquittal for spot-fixing charges

West Ham star’s lawyer sets out his client’s options after judgment on two-year investigation

Evening Standard

Lucas Paqueta eager to ‘play with a smile’ again as he is cleared of spot-fixing

The Brazilian was charged by the Football Association in May 2024.

The Independent UK

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Keir Starmer urged to honour pledge to embed speaking skills in England’s schools

Alastair Campbell and children’s author Michael Rosen among advocates calling for oracy to be in curriculum

The Guardian - UK

Spear and loathing: 20 years since tackle on Brian O’Driscoll that changed rugby

Mealamu and Umaga’s slam-dunking of the Lions captain was typical of the game’s wild west years but it proved a watershed – and the hurt still lingers

The Guardian - UK

Posh schools, power and our class-ridden society

Letters: Readers respond to Alastair Campbell’s article on encouraging social mobility by supporting state school alumni

The Guardian - UK

If you went to state school, do you ever feel British life is rigged against you? Welcome to the 93% Club

The civil service, judiciary and media are still dominated by the privately educated 7%. Lasting change is not a pipe dream – but it’s up to us, says writer and podcaster Alastair Campbell

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Anti-Brexit newspaper changes name to reflect ‘reality’ of global politics

The New European will become The New World and move beyond its Remainer roots

The Independent UK

God saved Trump to give Europe last chance to get its act together, says Albanian prime minister

Edi Rama, who has just secured his fourth term as prime minister of Albania, warned Europe had been ‘sleepwalking’

The Independent UK

Alastair Campbell insists he and Tony Blair didn’t lie over Iraq: ‘It turned out to be untrue’

‘I know that we didn’t lie,’ Blair’s long-time adviser has insisted

The Independent UK

Trump’s involvement in Ukraine peace talks ‘giving Putin more power’, Yulia Navalnaya says

Widow of the late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny said Trump speaking to Putin “like they’re equal” is making him more powerful

The Independent UK

Anthony Scaramucci claims Elon Musk thinks ‘Trump is an idiot’

Anthony Scaramucci, who spent 11 days as Trump’s White House communications director in 2017 before he was fired, made the claims at the U.K.’s Hay Festival

The Independent UK

‘I’m from Glasgow – the swearing came naturally!’ The full uncensored history of The Thick of It

It was the political satire that gave us omnishambles, pet asbos and the terrifying Malcolm Tucker. Two decades on, creator Armando Iannucci and stars including Peter Capaldi and Rebecca Front lift the lid on its chaotic creation

The Guardian - UK

Dianaworld review: For Diana fans to enjoy — but not to trust

Generally when I’m reviewing a book on a subject I’ve written about, I turn to the index as soon as I’m bored to see if I’m quoted, so I can skip to the scintillating bits. No need to, here; I rock up in the very first paragraph of the introduction:…

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Backer of collapsed betting syndicate run by Alastair Campbell's son 'died before getting £160,000 investment back'

Investors have complained of losses after backing Rory Campbell’s multimillion-pound football betting firm

Evening Standard

YouTube viewers ‘do not care The Rest Is Politics looks like high school show’

The podcast is fronted by Alastair Campbell, former Downing Street director of communications and strategy, and ex-Tory MP Rory Stewart.

The Independent UK

Starmer urged to stand up to Trump’s ‘torrent of lies’ as he accuses UK of doing nothing to end Ukraine war

Starmer urged to challenge Trump over Ukraine lies as US president accuses Britain of ‘doing nothing to end the war’

Evening Standard

Blair and Brown pay tribute to ‘working class hero’ at funeral of John Prescott

Senior figures from past and current Labour governments gathered at Hull Minster to remember the former deputy prime minister.

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The Independent UK

Starmer, Blair and Brown among mourners at Prescott funeral

The service for the former deputy prime minister, who died in November aged 86, is being held at Hull Minster.

Evening Standard

Tony Blair and Gordon Brown pay tribute to 'working class hero' at John Prescott's funeral

Labour leaders past and present gathered at Hull Minster to remember the former deputy prime minister

Evening Standard

Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart win political podcast of year award

The Rest Is Politics is produced by Goalhanger Podcasts, co-founded by Gary Lineker, and normally releases two episodes a week.

Evening Standard

Pigeons, push-up bras and splitting the G: what's hot and what's not for 2025

Splitting the G? So 2024. What’s hot and what’s not for this year

Evening Standard

Alastair Campbell’s son faces questions over 'failed betting syndicate'

Reports claim that around 50 people have lost money investing in the syndicate

The Independent UK

Alastair Campbell posts hilarious photo with ‘old friend’ Peter Capaldi

The former Labour spin doctor is said to be the prime inspiration for one of Capaldi’s best known characters

The Independent UK

Fact check: There were four working age adults per pensioner in 1961

Although the British population is ageing, the disparity between those of working age and those of retirement age has not been 20 to 1 in 110 years.

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