Alistair Campbell joins a panel debate at UCL’s Bloomsbury Theatre
Alistair Campbell joins a panel debate at UCL's Bloomsbury Theatre Popular podcaster, Alistair Campbell, discussed how the next generation can change politics as he joined a panel debate held by UCL Political Science. Ahead of the event he spoke with James Baggaley at the UCL Policy Lab about why he thinks politics can and must change. There is an indisputable star quality to Alastair Campbell. After a extraordinarily high profile - and controversial - career at the very top of politics, the former Labour spin doctor is now one of the most celebrated political podcasters in the world. And someone who can sell out the Albert Hall in a matter of hours with people who want to listen to him talk about politics. As such, it was a surprise, as I settle down in his living room to chat, to hear that Campbell now argues that something more than an election campaign is required to change the world for good. For all his vociferous partisanship, which remains undimmed by the years, he insists that the country cannot be turned around with an election win by itself. "I hope Labour win the next election; you won't be surprised to hear me say that. But politics needs more than just a change of government. Politics is stuck, and people are angry. It needs to open up and improve how we hold leaders Accountable." Our conversation takes place just days before a critical party conference season for Rishi Sunak and Keir Stammer. Both will be looking to rally their troops and set out their political visions ahead of the next election. Campbell has been there in the cockpit - working with Tony Blair to return Labour to Power after 18 years in opposition. What advice would Campbell give to those following the election campaign today?
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