Lincoln, Obama, Blair and the 24 hour media culture
I have already vlogged about my (and Barack Obama's') favourite book on politics, Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Her brilliant account of the political genius of Abraham Lincoln was already a... Continue11 February 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
10 February 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Time to talk about Time to Change on Newsnight
I'm on my way to the BBC to go on Newsnight and talk about the Time to Change report on famous figures in history who had mental health problems. Jeremy Paxman has a reputation as a tough interrogator... Continue9 February 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
So that’s what they mean by online community?
When I was first persuaded to go on Facebook, I couldn't really get the concept of online friends. But on Friday, something happened that made it click into place. I posted a status update about havi... Continue8 February 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
5 February 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.