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Real respect for sport can be Olympic legacy

In Paris for a TV programme, I wake up, get ready to go for a run, then take a look at the pouring rain and decide the hotel gym treadmill might be a better idea. (Cue my favourite treadmill story, ab... Continue

Two great early morning moments

I was up north for a wedding yesterday, in one of the most beautiful parts of Britain. Hence the stunning backdrops to telly interviews I did on David Cameron, Andy Coulson and the News of the World p... Continue

10 July 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Who says Britain can’t deliver the best?

You can have all the factual analysis you want, but sometimes major government decisions have to rely on the instinct of the major figures in the government. Whether or not to go for the Olympics in 2... Continue

2 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Sex (or at least the female form) obsessed Britain

Having heard about the apparent suicide of former Korean President Roh, I thought Reuters might be the place to find out more. Sure, the story was there, very sad it was too, and reported in some de... Continue

23 May 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.