Rarely can the summit smiles, backslaps and trumpeteering have seemed so incongruous
I suppose our leaders have to do that smiling thing as they arrive at summits (though I can't think they and we would all be happier if a lot of the ceremonials were scrapped, the trumpeteers confined... Continue3 November 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
With the world as it is, strong leadership is easier said than done
To a posh Knightsbridge hotel last night, and the launch of the Harvard Business Review in London, which they chose to celebrate with a discussion between me and BT chairman Sir Michael Rake. Nice guy... Continue21 September 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
4 August 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
In light of Robert Gates’ speech, Cameron should set European defence reform as major objective
By far the most significant UK political event yesterday was the speech by outgoing US Defence Secretary Robert Gates. His warning to European allies that they risked military irrelevance, and that t... Continue11 June 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On Cheryl, Cameron’s kitchen and why Obama rebuffed Osborne’s plans on the deficit
I am hoping the sound of helicopters above means the President is on his way to France, able to escape Britain before he and the Prime Minister get asked about what Cheryl Cole's exit from American X ... Continue26 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Obama gets the tone pitch perfect as he announces Bin Laden’s death
Barack Obama will have weighed every word carefully as he announced the successful operation to kill Osama Bin Laden. He will know that his statement in the White House will be played again and again ... Continue2 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On three pictures of Clegg, Assange and Obama, and how conventional wisdoms can be wrong
Papers wise I have only seen The Guardian and the Financial Times today and my eye was particularly drawn to three photos. One of Nick Clegg (FT). One of Julian Assange (Guardian). One of Barack Obama... Continue17 December 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
WikiLeaks supporters and lawyers spinning with the best of them
Once a newsworthy event becomes a full-blown media frenzy, there comes a point where separating fact from fantasy, comment from conspiracy, and hard information from spin becomes virtually impossible.... Continue8 December 2010
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.