4 August 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: The most brutal speech I ever heard
We need more great oratory in Westminster, not less... Continue
20 September 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Westminster’s back-to-school omnishambles
London’s school-run traffic is reminiscent of a Tory government that takes a long time to get nowhere... Continue
13 September 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Mental health is a vote-winner
A clear plan from Labour on how to repair the damage the Tories have done to our mental health services will reap enormous political dividends... Continue
6 September 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Vladimir Putin’s belligerence must not be underestimated
The world, including myself, missed tell-tale signs that Putin was the murder machine and enemy of liberal democracies he’s proved to be... Continue
30 August 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Real journalism is in decline
The Michelle Mone PPE scandal is a test of trust in modern democracy and needs to be at the forefront of media attention... Continue
23 August 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Brexiteers won’t talk about the B-word
If Brexit was going well, we would never hear the end of it. Instead, there's an omertà on the subject... Continue
9 August 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: We have not had a serious media in the UK for years
Instead, we have dumbed-down political and commercial interests masquerading as purveyors of news, lurching from one spasm to another... Continue
2 August 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Vote tactically to get rid of the Tories
Only Keir Starmer or Rishi Sunak can be PM after the next election. If you want to see the back of the Conservatives you need to vote Labour... Continue
26 July 2023
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.