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Many thanks to Jo Brand and Alan Yentob for another successful night for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research

Jo Brand last night became the seventh high profile arts performer to give of her time and talent for free to support what has become an annual 'audience with ...' to raise funds for Leukaemia and Lym... Continue

Could we be heading for Tory-Lib coalition for UK, Lab-Lib for Scotland?

Despite a chest infection (the doctor said it was much worse than man flu but I just keep on keeping on manfully) I had a thoroughly enjoyable time at Glasgow University last night. I was the guest sp... Continue

24 November 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Frontline First?

Throughout the last election campaign, the Tories said till they were even bluer in the face than usual that they would protect the NHS from any looming cuts, and that within the public services more ... Continue

12 November 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Time for housing to get higher up the political ladder

To the Chartered Institute of Housing's conference yesterday. Nice bunch, not very keen on my fellow Keighley man Eric Pickles I sensed, and feeling a bit battered after the spending review. But I fe... Continue

11 November 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

A night of joy and genius with Kevin Spacey, and a warning to the Tories

Many thanks to everyone who came to the Special Audience fundraiser with Kevin Spacey last night. Thanks to Melvyn Bragg for being such a superb interviewer. Above all thanks to Kevin for ninety minut... Continue

4 October 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Not sexist to say there are more exceptional men than women

Out last night for a speaking engagement at an event for 'exceptional people' organised by executive search company McSherry Brown. If I am being very frank with you, the speaking circuit can be a bi... Continue

23 September 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Fancy a night out with Kevin Spacey?

 If so, check your diary and go to http://www.beatbloodcancers.org/kevinspacey I promise, as someone who has enjoyed a few nights out with Kevin Spacey, that you won't regret the investment. What'... Continue

6 September 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Buy All In The Mind and raise cash for mental health campaigns

In the run-up to the election we sold several hundred signed copies of The Blair Years via the website, with half the proceeds going to the Labour Party. Now I want to do something similar with my fir... Continue

27 July 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.