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Europe needs to get real on defence; Britain needs to get real on Europe

Below is the text of a speech I am making this evening to the Labour Movement for Europe, urging a change in approach by Labour, to be bolder in the terms of the "reset" that is promised, clearer in ... Continue

Eighteen interviews later …

Interviews. You might think it's easy just to open and close your mouth and see what comes out, but as I come to the end of a day promoting the Time to Change report, I feel more understanding of the ... Continue

10 February 2009

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... Continue

9 February 2009

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... Continue

8 February 2009

First blog

Welcome to my website. And welcome to my first blog. I am a late convert to all this online malarkey but now the conversion has happened, I've decided to make a real go of it. I intend to use this s... Continue

5 February 2009

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.