Using the real Big Society to undo the damage of Cameron’s Big Society
I've been back from holiday for a few days, but am still not back in the swing of things, so apologies to anyone who has missed my political and other musings. Thought I would ease myself back in with... Continue8 September 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A rare venture into poetry – and yet another outlet for my madness
After yesterday's guest blog on happiness, today I turn to the subject of madness, more specifically my own. I was approached a few months ago and asked to write a poem for a book being prepared by B... Continue2 August 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A welcome addition to the depression campaign library – this time from a top footballer
A break from politics and the press today, and instead three of my other interests - football, mental illness and plugging books. No, not my own books, though these are available here here here here h... Continue25 July 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Back from the bikeathon, inspired once more by 13-year-old Joe Smale
I'm just back from the London Bikeathon, another 52 miles in the legs, and a dose of sunburn on the neck. But, as ever, it was a terrific way to spend the morning, with 5000 other cyclists raising mon... Continue26 June 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
23 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Botham’s Ashes film has some great lessons on leadership and team-work
Someone calling himself James Hacker asked me on twitter this morning if I was more obsessed about politics or sport. It's a close call. I'm certainly having a sporty week so far. Last night cricket. ... Continue11 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Bipolar affects a lot of so-called ‘ordinary people’ not just celebs
The Guardian asked me for a piece yesterday on the news that Catherine Zeta-Jones was being treated for bipolar disorder. Here is the piece I wrote for them. In an ideal world, it would not take a fi... Continue15 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Out of tragedy comes more tragedy – Gareth Crockett RIP
Ten days ago I posted this blog about two young men from Northern Ireland setting out on a remarkable challenge to raise money for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. Jez Davison and Gareth Crockett had... Continue14 April 2011
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.