4 April 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
questions slightly better, answers worse – these briefings are not serving the public interest well
The daily Downing Street briefings are an important part of the Covid-19 crisis landscape. They are not serving the public well. Ministers are reading an already tired message script, giving some ... Continue1 April 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
20 phrases that should be banished from Covid-19 briefings
Another day, after another night waking just after 3, and another idea for another 20-point list whirling around my head. This one was partly inspired by the weekend briefing by Business Secretary Al... Continue30 March 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
a side effect of covid-19 – twentitis – I just can’t stop making lists of ’20 things …’
This Covid-19 crisis is changing everything. Another one - it is really weird how I am waking up every morning with an insatiable desire to make lists with 20 points on them. As Fiona often complains... Continue29 March 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
twenty reasons to look on the bright side
OK, insomnia is not one of them, and this is a weird form of it - I am getting to bed early, feeling tired, but then waking around 3am, and though unable to get back to sleep not really feeling as ti... Continue26 March 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
twenty tips for guarding against depression and anxiety in the era of self-isolation
Good morning fellow isolators … after last night’s announcement, it looks like we really are in it all together now. I’ve pretty much been in self-isolation since Sport Relief eleven d... Continue24 March 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
21 March 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
The GQ Interviews – Trent Alexander-Arnold
20 March 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Sport relief time folks – give generously in return for me knocking out Piers Morgan!!
Sport Relief time on Friday, and I’m sure any of you who watch Good Morning Britain on ITV will be looking forward to seeing me and Piers Morgan slug it out in what Tyson Fury’s promote... Continue10 March 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.