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We were promised ‘big speeches’ by May and her team. It took John Major to deliver one. Everyone should see it

As we await Theresa May's 'big speech' tomorrow, her contribution to the Road to Brexit 'strategy,' I throw out a question ... can anyone remember anything from those 'big speeches' made so far in thi... Continue

Superb guest blog from a REAL Apprentice

I am delighted to post a blog by a young man from Burnley, Matt Seel, who is doing an apprenticeship with the town's council. He and his fellow apprentices are also taking part in the national competi... Continue

7 June 2013

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Lessons for Labour in fascinating Axelrod account of Obama election win

I suppose political strategists are likely to be more interested in interviews with political strategists than most people, but anyone with an interest in politics, campaigns and the next election sho... Continue

15 March 2013

Posted by Alastair Campbell

If mental disorder accounts for almost a quarter of our health burden, why so far down pecking order?

With thanks to South London and Maudsley psychiatrist Jonathan Campion, here is a summary of the report I referred to in my debate with Oliver James in yesterday's Observer. This statistic that 23perc... Continue

18 February 2013

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Onsite psychiatric services for major employers will save them in the long run

Here is a copy of the debate in today's Observer between me and psychotherapist Oliver James, arguing for and against major employers providing onsite psychiatric support for their staff. Alastair Ca... Continue

17 February 2013

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Lincoln film, not to mention TB’s first 2.5 years compared with Cameron’s, reminds what a pygmological government we have

I was lucky enough to go last night to a preview of Lincoln, the new film about America's greatest President. Immediate thoughts - Daniel Day Lewis nailed on for an Oscar, great decision by Spielberg ... Continue

10 January 2013

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Camden schools turnaround a big success story – weird that the Government prefers to focus on failure

I was out last night raising cash for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research at the Midtown Business Club dinner, to whom thanks for your cash and your support. In my speech, I talked a bit about the Boris ... Continue

28 November 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Hezza shows the new boys what a growth plan looks like

As I predicted on Sunday, Michael Heseltine's response to the silly briefing against him by Osborne and Co has been to crank up rather than wind down his interventionist ideas to get growth going. St... Continue

31 October 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Heseltine comes up with sensible interventionist ideas to boost growth – so Osborne briefs against him

Michael Heseltine will be sitting with a cup of coffee at his country pile, thinking about when to take a tour of his fabulous gardens, whilst flicking through the Sunday papers, a ritual through the ... Continue

28 October 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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