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Unleadership – a new word that sadly sums up Britain in these worrying times

Though some make a case for Winston Churchill and Elizabeth the First as the greatest ever Briton, for me nobody gets near William Shakespeare. He is one of the reasons English has become the pre-emin... Continue

Today’s mental health debate in Parliament really matters; and a footnote on continuing reshuffle cockupery

Out early-ish today to do breakfast telly (sandwiched between discussions on Kate Middleton's breasts and Cheryl Cole's hair) on the Mental Health Discrimination Bill which is getting its second readi... Continue

14 September 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

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

11 September 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Reshuffle takes UK closer to America, not in a good way, and misses the point of London 2012

I woke up this morning to an avalanche of tweets in response to my asking on the way home from Stratford last night why the US, so dominant in Olympic sport, appear to be so relatively marginal in the... Continue

5 September 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Dear Mr Cameron: Please create a new Department for Sport and Olympics Legacy in reshuffle

There are two big events going on this week, both of which will see people most Brits haven't heard of till now being propelled to greater prominence. The first is the Paralympics and the day by day,... Continue

3 September 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

London Olympics have redefined how we see ourselves and presented big opportunities for change

Here is a piece CNN asked for on what I think will be the long term significance of the Olympics in London 2012. I always thought London 2012 would be a success but never imagined it would be quite t... Continue

12 August 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

This is the time to take time for a major sports strategy, not rush out plans to meet the emotion of the moment

These have been two great weeks, and this is an important moment for the country. But my heart sank this morning on hearing the Prime Minister is to make an announcement on school and elite sport. Not... Continue

11 August 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Forget the anti-politics politician stuff about Boris – we are witnessing a ruthless power play

As Boris Johnson charmingly and ruthlessly exploits the Olympics to build and extend his profile, he is beginning to remind me of another blonde charismatic Tory, namely Michael Heseltine. The more B... Continue

1 August 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

The long and winding road to 2012 – and the turning point of a stack of handwritten letters to Tony Blair

It was as a result of a mid morning phone call from Tessa Jowell that I went to my diaries for 2002 and 2003 and tweeted some of the key moments in the history of the Olympic Bid. She was calling fro... Continue

27 July 2012

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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