Alastair Reflects on The Heated Newsnight Debate

Alastair Campbell reflects on a heated Newsnight debate. In this thought-provoking discussion, Alastair offers his version of events during the intense exchange. #AlastairCampbell #Newsnight #TheRestIsPolitics

[Worldwithoutboarders]

I thought calling out the BBC was the strongest statement of the night.

[aukgcxmh]

My god having video to go along with the podcast is so much better, more of this please

[kent]

The female guest was allowed to talk for a long time without interuption, but as soon as Alastair spoke she interupted aggressively. He was right to reprimand Victoria as she never told the woman to shut up and let him speak.

[fergusstevenston]

She started the whataboutery therefore she lost the debate

[rrickarr]

Why was the exchange a "bad" exchange. Alistair challenged the two women to ask probing questions of their guests. The reason so much of Britain was duped into Brexit was because the media did NOT ask guests the probing questions.

[adawson]

Soon as you lose control of yourself you lose control of the argument! No 1 rule of debating!

[simonorr]

I think you should have quoted Emily Maitlis from her News Agents podcast. She admitted that on Newsnight, presenters and producers showed contrasting Brexit views rather than one side vs. correct analysis. I.e. Pro and Anti Brexit generalists, rather than Brexiteers debating experts on customs documentation, trade agreements etc.

[deniss]

Rory Stewart could well be the worst Prime Minister we never had.

[chrisdwyer]

Unfortunately Campbell's record on the truth is at best patchy and I've got to an age now where I can easily spot a person who bends reality to suit them. Campbell is such a man and the way to deal with these people is not to engage, as all you will do is be lost in the mess of his delusions.

[CloudhoundCoUk]

Alastair Campbell you did well. She is a lunatic. Alastair, you are right to attempt to hold Brexiteers to account. More people in positions of influence and or power should speak to truth to power. The audience must be under no illusions when they are being lied to.

[barryphillips]

Well done Mr. Campbell. We all have problems with idiots and they deserve calling out.

[thewoodster]

How ironic: Alastair Campbell moaning about somebody not being held to account.

[Waynewonderment]

Why anyone would ever listen to these two baffles me? Alister Campbell calling people liars? Really!

[rushman]

Despicable excuse of a human being, how he doesn’t hide away from the public in shame is beyond me.

[Neil-ev]

This revolting character should be in prison along with his puppet master Blair.

[miakeogh]

When will British journalists be journalists instead of torie mouthpieces

[badbooks]

I did not think Alistair was bad tempered. Philip’s drivel needed calling out, which Derbyshire did not do & as a representative of the BBC, Alistair did right to tell her.

[catrionaskivingtonskivingt]

It’s about time these idiots are called out.Well done Alistair 👍

[midlandgeordie]

I share his anger and frustration with Brexiteers and Tory lies, after they have seemed to get away with it in Parliament, right wing media and BBC!!

[shakthidhasan]

Alastair is perfectly correct on calling out Brexiteers and the BBC. Finally somebody held these charlatans to the fire.