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Charles Kennedy Memorial Lecture – on friendship, mental health, addiction (and what he would have made of the Brexit fiasco)

When I agreed to do this event, I was determined – and I think Lesley was keen – that I did not dwell too long on Brexit. And fear not, the bulk of what I talk about will be Charles. But how to ta... Continue

Charles Kennedy would have loved both the debate and the outcome of last night’s Europe vote

Charles Kennedy would have enjoyed last night's debate on Europe at the Glasgow University Union where he honed his own great debating skills. The debate, set to become an annual event, was in his m... Continue

26 September 2015

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Why Arsene Wenger is an inspiration in the battle against alcohol

You see, even when I am writing about alcoholism, I have to get in something about sport. Did I tell you I had a book out? It is called WINNERS AND HOW THEY SUCCEED. Arsene Wenger is in it. So are lot... Continue

7 June 2015

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Shirley Williams talking sense on NHS, Philip Hammond talking sense on rail, but Big Society could derail him

For the second time in less than a week - well done Charles Kennedy on re-election as Rector of Glasgow University - I intend to be nice about a Lib Dem. I did not see BBC Question Time last week, bu... Continue

28 February 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Charles Kennedy speaks for many Lib Dems

For reasons to do with the fact that we spend a week each year in the Highlands, and that Charles Kennedy is a good bloke, we saw a bit of him and his wife Sarah shortly before the election campaign p... Continue

16 May 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.