South Africa: Government and media have mutual interest in good communications, not least re Mandela
As I blogged earlier in the week, I was recently in South Africa advising the government there on communications issues. The Independent group of newspapers asked me to write about my visit, and some ... Continue2 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A day in Barcelona and a lovely BA crew – better than any chill pill
Despite the OTT tweet activity yesterday, I can assure you I am not on the payroll of the Barcelona Tourist Board (though I would happily be so if it meant more time spent there). Actually, though I ... Continue1 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Lansley needs to watch his back because Cameron is working behind it
I know it is wise not to believe everything you read in the papers, but if I were Andrew Lansley, I would not like what I see. There is enough around, as his officials will be muttering nervously to e... Continue31 March 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
South Africa is in a good place in terms of global image, but has challenges ahead
Despite the shock discovery that I am staying in a hotel owned by Colonel Gaddafi, I have spent a very nice day in one of my favourite countries, South Africa. Whenever anyone says political protest c... Continue28 March 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Did the live TV coverage really have to focus so much on the violence?
I was at a conference most of yesterday, at a dinner in the evening and so missed both the march and most of the coverage. Fiona kept me in touch with a few text messages, mainly saying how big the c... Continue27 March 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Good luck to the marchers; and meet a man who may have to enter my Great People list
Good luck to all the marchers trying to put a bit of sense into the government before the full extent of the cuts programme is felt, and the Big Society becomes more pressured, more fractured and a lo... Continue26 March 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
‘I agree with David’ Clegg has disqualified himself from a place in TV debates next time
As the Rebecca Black phenomenon develops (google or go on twitter if you have yet to catch up on this comical story of nowhere to somewhere fast) last night I asked for other examples of people who we... Continue25 March 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
May have to review hero-worship of Geoff Boycott in light of his Mike Yardy comments
Geoff Boycott was one of my childhood heroes. Growing up as a sports nut in Yorkshire, I loved his technique, his attitude, his cussedness, and the focus he brought to Yorkshire County Cricket Club, w... Continue24 March 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
WPP return a sideshow; the Plan A fundamentals leave Osborne more worried than he looked
Martin Sorrell's announcement that he will bring his WPP HQ back to the UK was a dramatic and welcome coup ... for Martin Sorrell. To get to the top of the news was evidence of a nifty spin team, and... Continue24 March 2011
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.