Only one present counts

Short and sweet today ... to thank all those who, particularly via Facebook, have wished me a Happy Birthday and, more importantly, good luck to Burnley. It is, quite simply, the biggest game since 1... Continue

25 May 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Contrast Cheney and Bush

'Washington trembles at the return of Darth Vadar', as one headline has it, might be overstating things, but Dick Cheney's 'don't go quietly' approach to former Vice Presidency-dom is certainly attrac... Continue

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... Continue

23 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... Continue

23 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... Continue

22 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... Continue

21 May 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Speaking up for Parliament

Sitting in our kitchen at the moment is an impressive looking tome, its front cover a picture of an empty House of Commons chamber, its five hundred pages a collection of some of the best speeches eve... Continue

20 May 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Peace in the Middle East – yes he can

Nice to see George Mitchell hovering in the background as Barack Obama met Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu yesterday. He was looking a bit older than the last time I saw him, but hopefully has the same... Continue

19 May 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Breaking news – one frenzy at a time

Sorry to harp on about an old familiar theme - oh ok, I'm not sorry at all - but is it not strange how, with more media space than ever, the press and broadcasters appear unable to manage more than o... Continue

18 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.

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