4 June 2019
Posted by Alastair Campbell
In defence of airbrushed posters
What on earth is the fuss about? So David Cameron's picture has been airbrushed so that the forehead looks baby-bottom smooth as drivers look away from the snowy roads to see DC looking down from post... Continue9 January 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Sad and baffled to see Coyle go
I have done a longish piece on Owen Coyle's departure for AOL's Football Fanhouse on http://www.football.fanhouse.co.uk Here are a few extracts for those who don't really care as much as I and - judgi... Continue5 January 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
One man’s White Christmas joy is another’s football disaster
Both partner and daughter have woken to utter 'oh no' as they have seen the mild rain failing, helping to melt the lying snow, and dent the chances of a White Christmas. He has a lot to answer for do... Continue24 December 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Giggs gets my Sports Personality vote, but I’ll miss the big moment
I cannot quite believe I will be missing BBC Sports Personality of the Year tomorrow night, and if I told you the reason ... oh spare me the embarrassment. I'll give you a clue. My daughter can't qui... Continue11 December 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Well done BBC in Mental Health Media awards. Looking forward to Inside Sport on depression tonight
I am out tonight recording the voiceover for a new official Burnley FC DVD - stay with me, stay with me, this is not another Burnley blog, I promise. I'm just hoping I get back in time for Inside Spo... Continue25 November 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
If France and FIFA won’t act on Thierry Henry, let’s have a boycott of Gillette razors
Central London was heaving last night with happy, cheering, chanting, singing, flag-waving Algerians celebrating the win over Egypt that took them to the World Cup next year. There is nothing quite... Continue19 November 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Robert Enke RIP. May his death increase understanding of depression
I'm in Austria to make a speech and speak to government communications specialists. The news is wall to wall coverage of the dreadful suicide of top footballer Robert Enke, who had fought depressi... Continue11 November 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Labour needs more of the winning mentality
Out to another Labour fundraiser last night, this one for my local constituency, Holborn and St Pancras. And not for the first time I found myself extolling the virtues of sport as an inspiration for... Continue9 November 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.