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On the Olympic magic dust still sprinkling; my charity swear-off with Malcolm Tucker; and Boris mania

I was really determined not to drone on about the Olympics any more, but having just been to City trader BGC's charity day, I feel I have to. Because the Olympic spirit was alive and well and wafting ... Continue

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... Continue

14 April 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

For my next trick …

First of all, thanks for all the responses to yesterday's blog asking for examples of frontline cuts to mental health services. Thanks also to Mark Brown, editor of One in Four, for sending me a brill... Continue

12 April 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

My BMX stunts put in shade by Jez and Gareth

Thanks for all the concerned tweets yesterday after I revealed I was being trained by a BMX stunt rider. It won't surprise you to know that this was at the request of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research,... Continue

4 April 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Olympic project takes a big step in the morning

Just back from seeing West Ham sneak a 5-1 win over Burnley, allowing us to concentrate on the League while they concentrate on relegation. Depending on who goes up and who goes down, it could be the... Continue

21 February 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Ideas please for weight-losing, a PS on Piers Morgan

I promise I am not coming over all girly, in a 'does my bum look big in this?' kind of way, but I am on the lookout for a few quickfire diet ideas. Having just stepped on the weighing scales - someth... Continue

7 July 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

John Sergeant spot on re TB. TB’s Olympics legacy. Liam Gallagher’s generosity

A couple of nice surprises on Question Time last night. First, I was fearing real car crash telly with former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith appearing for the first time since she got caught up in the ex... Continue

30 October 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

A lifetime’s ambition fulfilled

Forgive the utter self-indulgence of this being my first blog in quite a while, and possibly the last for another little while as I rediscover proper holidays. There are all sorts of things I could h... Continue

8 August 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

No hiding place from Twitter, me on the bike, JP in DC

I always, always, always wear a helmet when cycling. Always. Except yesterday. And guess which day it was that someone tweeted that they'd seen me out on the bike. Yesterday. Followed by someone who ... Continue

17 July 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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