At last – something Obama cannot do well
Lesser mortals among the fraternity known as 'world leaders' may take a little comfort from the fact that finally, Barack Obama has been found wanting. Luckily for the President, who can make fly-swa... Continue16 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Will MPs take the lead in the debate on euthanasia?
There is something very moving about the accounts of the deaths, together in a private Swiss clinic, of conductor Sir Edward Downes and his wife Joan, a former ballet dancer. Though he was older by e... Continue15 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Berlin brothel leads the way to a greener world
I don't think I have ever been in a brothel. I say 'don't think' because I did wander into a somewhat sexually charged bar with a photographer colleague in Nairobi once which, he informed me the next... Continue14 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A time for GB to explain the whole picture
Today all the focus is on Afghanistan. But it is worth looking for a moment at other situations in which the Government has called on our military to risk their lives. First, in Northern Ireland, an... Continue13 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
All hail Monty, Jimmy and Collie!
I thought I would get back from the triathlon (good fun but horrible wind), clamber onto the sofa and fall asleep in front of Australia's cruise towards victory in the first Test. Sleep? Not a chance.... Continue12 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
First triathlon of the summer for me, education award for Fiona
The triathlon season is well under way, and today is my first of the summer. However, in part because of a shoulder injury which has prevented me from swimming, I am taking part in a relay, with Olymp... Continue12 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Of Burnley’s friendly and Obama’s wandering eye
I know some of you think I am overly obsessed with football, and Burnley in particular. But I normally draw the line at travelling north for pre-season friendlies. I am only going to our first of the ... Continue11 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Two great early morning moments
I was up north for a wedding yesterday, in one of the most beautiful parts of Britain. Hence the stunning backdrops to telly interviews I did on David Cameron, Andy Coulson and the News of the World p... Continue10 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron had better be sure he’s right
So David Cameron has pronounced that Andy Coulson is safe in his job. Assuming Mr Cameron does the basics of leadership, that means he has satisfied himself that his communications director did noth... Continue9 July 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.