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What Trump, Brexit and the rise of populism say about politics and media now and in the future

Yesterday I made a speech to a conference organised by Fremantle Media, the independent production company that has given us such delights – depending on your taste – as Pop Idol, The Price is Rig... Continue

Twitter NHS backlash good for Obama

When I occasionally rage at the culture of negativity in the UK media, it is often the coverage of the NHS I have in mind. Every hour of every day, wonderful things happen in the NHS, thanks to the te... Continue

14 August 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

At last – something Obama cannot do well

Lesser mortals among the fraternity known as 'world leaders' may take a little comfort from the fact that finally, Barack Obama has been found wanting. Luckily for the President, who can make fly-swa... Continue

16 July 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Of Burnley’s friendly and Obama’s wandering eye

I know some of you think I am overly obsessed with football, and Burnley in particular. But I normally draw the line at travelling north for pre-season friendlies. I am only going to our first of the ... Continue

11 July 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

Hate the Mail, love Obama

So I wake to a lovely sunny day, remember that Fiona is away, reflect warmly on yesterday's win, delete the latest rash of radio and TV messages asking me to do an interview on MPs expenses, then wond... Continue

10 May 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Good signals on coal and the Olympics

As the credit crunch bit, there was a danger of a very bad 'either-or' situation developing - either we sort the global economic crisis, or we save the planet, but we can't do both. To be fair both t... Continue

24 April 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Obama, colds and being woken by Korean missiles

There are not that many circumstances in which I feel sympathy for that collection of individuals, mainly male, described as 'world leaders.' They have reached the top in their chosen path; they hav... Continue

6 April 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Learning the right lessons from Obama

Lots of memories stirred last night as I sat on a panel to help launch the Fabian Society's latest book, The Change We Need, on lessons Britain can learn from Barack Obama's victory. Memories because... Continue

24 March 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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