6 July 2016
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A national catastrophe, and a vacuum in leadership. This is what Britain voted for
So where to start with the national catastrophe, which has reduced us to an international joke, that has been unleashed? Let's start with the thing people are crying out for right now - leadership. ... Continue28 June 2016
Posted by Alastair Campbell
3Ps+U = REMAIN. Peace, power, prosperity v Fear of the Unknown
Yesterday I spent a lively couple of hours debating the pros and cons of EU membership with former Chancellor Norman Lamont in the City. He was one of the first high profile political figures ever to ... Continue15 June 2016
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Time to listen to people who know what they are on about
Given that Tony Blair ousted John Major from power in 1997, they are hardly ever likely to be best buddies. But for both Prime Ministers, Northern Ireland was a big priority, and the progress to peace... Continue9 June 2016
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Lots to learn from the way Sadiq Khan fought and beat the Tories
Given Sadiq Khan is in man-of-the-moment territory, I thought I would repost the transcript of the interview I did with him a few weeks back for GQ. What was clear to me then, and became clearer as ... Continue8 May 2016
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Foreigners may not have a vote, but they can have a big say in EU referendum
I am in Dublin today, speaking about Brexit to a conference of Ibec, the Irish equivalent of the CBI. Here is the text. There are three things I hope to do today. Tell you what I think is happenin... Continue20 April 2016
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A train ride with Millwall fans – and the hope it gave me for the EU debate
The usual reaction of most people, when a boisterous group of beer-laden Millwall fans get on board your mid-morning train carriage, is to do as I did yesterday - sink a little lower into your seat, a... Continue17 April 2016
Posted by Alastair Campbell
The joy that wildlife can bring
Here is a piece I have done for this week's Radio Times, about tonight's In The Wild documentary on BBC 2 (630pm) in which expert Gordon Buchanan takes me on a tour of the Hebrides. I hope if you see ... Continue11 April 2016
Posted by Alastair Campbell
My GQ interview with Sadiq Khan- the edited-(out) highlights!
Mmm, I appear to be sharing the cover of next month's GQ magazine with Charlize Theron, as you'll see if you scroll down this this link. Whether the interview with her, or the interview with Sadiq Kh... Continue4 April 2016
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.