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
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12 March 2016
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Power, peace and prosperity – three reasons more important than Boris Johnson’s ego to stay in EU
As I arrived at Hong Kong airport a few hours ago, there were three TV channels playing above our heads as we queued to go through immigration. On one, a Chinese presenter appeared to be explaining w... Continue23 February 2016
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A human, or rather inhuman, scandal about to be unleashed on our doorstep. France and UK must act
A double plea. First, to the media - please get to Calais by Sunday morning latest and cover the situation I am about to describe. Second, to any well-heeled French people with land and property to sp... Continue18 February 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.