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New website, new look, new book, New European, new and old battles to fight

OK, I’ve listened. I’ve listened to people like the wonderfully named James Ski, who stood up at a mental health event I was speaking at, and said ‘I’m a big fan, but your website’s shit.’... Continue

One man’s White Christmas joy is another’s football disaster

Both partner and daughter have woken to utter 'oh no' as they have seen the mild rain failing, helping to melt the lying snow, and dent the chances of a White Christmas. He has a lot to answer for do... Continue

24 December 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Joy and beauty and a night of magic

Many thanks for all the tweets and Facebook messages during and after Burnley's fabulous win over Manchester United.  I know the non sports fans among regulars here prefer me to go on about politics... Continue

20 August 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

A day spent interviewing footballers, then being interviewed by a transvestite comedian

Just missed the train from Preston by a few minutes, so time to knock out a quick blog. Not seen a paper or the news for two or three days, and worried the internet connection won't last, so not riski... Continue

1 July 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

When the power of black eyes fades

What with meetings, family stuff, a funeral and then a train journey north, I missed all the political excitement yesterday. I saw a couple of headlines suggesting Peter Mandelson was suggesting the e... Continue

30 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Bad times in Belfast, great day for Burnley, odd statement from Ed Balls

A changed, more peaceful Northern Ireland is one of Labour's proudest achievements. It has been wonderful, in recent times, to visit the place and find yourself talking to people about the weather, fo... Continue

18 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Highs feel better after so many lows

As I was saying ... there is nothing quite like football; for anticipatory anxiety, stress during the game itself (not to mention FIVE minutes of injuty time) then joy overflowing in the moment of vic... Continue

26 May 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Only one present counts

Short and sweet today ... to thank all those who, particularly via Facebook, have wished me a Happy Birthday and, more importantly, good luck to Burnley. It is, quite simply, the biggest game since 1... Continue

25 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.

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