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
Guardian scoop has big questions for press, cops and Cameron
It is not often that a breaking news story stops me getting into the car and going to see my Mum up north before heading on to Burnley tomorrow to carry on with the film I am making on the club's pro... Continue8 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Divisive legend: Lance Armstrong
There are few more divisive sportsmen than Lance Armstrong. To some (many of them French, who would rather one of their own had dominated the Tour de France) he is a cheat who could not have achieved... Continue7 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
First hug a hoodie, now grab a gay
I was asked to write a blog for LabourList with a Pride London theme. Here it is, but it's also here. David Cameron last week chose an exclusive central London venue, the Paramount Club, with a ticke... Continue6 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Mail on Scumday’s wonderful account of Lansley’s kipperdom
As you may know, the Daily Mail and Mail on Scumday are not allowed in the house. It's the same rule I apply to dogshit. But I confess to taking a sneak peek online today, to see whether the Scumday... Continue5 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.