Less a blog than an apology for not having done one

Since starting this blogging malarkey some months back, I have done at least one every day. Obsessive, moi? This is really just a way of keeping up that record, though when we go away for our summer ... Continue

21 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

The day Lions skipper Paul O’Connell took my trousers down

I thought that might grab some attention as Mr O'C prepares to lead out the Lions in South Africa, and I promise I will come on to the debagging incident in a moment. But first a brief message from J... Continue

20 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

On the Iraq inquiry, Independent article wrong

Guardian online have quoted me accurately, whilst this morning's Independent misrepresented my position, on the Iraq war inquiry. The Guardian was quoting what I said at an event at the Commons last ... Continue

19 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Thank you to three readers, now please get involved

This blog comes courtesy of three readers of previous blogs, whose ideas will hopefully spark debate and involvement from others. First, thanks to Jane Appleton who had the idea of trying to make 'Fa... Continue

19 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

A tribute to a lovely man

I make no apology for renewing so soon the appeal I made here yesterday for donations towards Leukaemia Research's Big 5-0 campaign, in which we are trying to get fifty donations of fifty thousand pou... Continue

18 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Bad times in Belfast, great day for Burnley, odd statement from Ed Balls

A changed, more peaceful Northern Ireland is one of Labour's proudest achievements. It has been wonderful, in recent times, to visit the place and find yourself talking to people about the weather, fo... Continue

18 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

A plea for five-figure cyber-donations

I am determined to get my first big cyber-donation for Leukaemia Research, so please pass this among any rich friends and relatives you think might have a spare fifty grand, or any businesses who are... Continue

17 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

On two inquiries

What with the extraordinary events unfolding in Iran, and the announcement of the inquiry into the war in Iraq, there was no room on the main news last night for the case of Christine Laird, who was a... Continue

16 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

From India to Iran to Labour wit

If diplomacy is war by other means, sometimes the same can be said of sport, which is why an India-Pakistan cricket match has long been on my list of 'must see before I die' sporting events. The app... Continue

15 June 2009

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.