A blow to gay rights and a boost for Cameron’s short-termism
One of my favourite quotes about politics came from New York Governor Mario Cuomo - 'we campaign in poetry but we govern in prose.' Barack Obama fought one of the most wonderfully poetic campaigns an... Continue27 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
It’s my blog and I’ll be a big kid if I want to
I read somewhere the other day that I was a 'prolific blogger.' Am I? I don't think so. One a day most days, like shaving, very occasionally two, but I try to ensure it takes up no more than twenty mi... Continue26 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Highs feel better after so many lows
As I was saying ... there is nothing quite like football; for anticipatory anxiety, stress during the game itself (not to mention FIVE minutes of injuty time) then joy overflowing in the moment of vic... Continue26 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
25 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
24 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Sex (or at least the female form) obsessed Britain
Having heard about the apparent suicide of former Korean President Roh, I thought Reuters might be the place to find out more. Sure, the story was there, very sad it was too, and reported in some de... Continue23 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Sport at both ends of the financial spectrum
A few weeks ago I did a blog and a vlog from a Keighley Cougars Rugby League match, where I was doing an article for the Times magazine. The piece appears this morning, with some terrific photos, and... Continue23 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Stronger together – whether Scotland or expenses
I was speaking at a dinner in Edinburgh last night, stayed over, and breakfast was accompanied by a complimentary copy of The Scotsman. Front page lead a story about a 'respected businessman' being... Continue22 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Back to Number 10, familiar faces, familiar arguments
I had to be in two places at once last night, just about managed it, but missed the speeches at one event because I was making a speech at the other one. Both involved very different, but wonderful, w... Continue21 May 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.