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A national catastrophe, and a vacuum in leadership. This is what Britain voted for

So where to start with the national catastrophe, which has reduced us to an international joke, that has been unleashed? Let's start with the thing people are crying out for right now - leadership. ... Continue

Pressure on Ed Miliband can help get a climate change deal

Bono and Bob Geldof, whom God preserve, are much more than your average celebrity campaigner. They don't just care about their chosen issues, they know about them too, real genuine knowledge, and they... Continue

28 August 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Only one present counts

Short and sweet today ... to thank all those who, particularly via Facebook, have wished me a Happy Birthday and, more importantly, good luck to Burnley. It is, quite simply, the biggest game since 1... Continue

25 May 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

The Age of Stupid

As previous postings have shown, I went to the premiere of The Age of Stupid with considerable interest and goodwill, and a belief that it would be a real changemaker. It still might be. It stars Pe... Continue

16 March 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.