23 April 2019
Posted by Alastair Campbell
With the world as it is, strong leadership is easier said than done
To a posh Knightsbridge hotel last night, and the launch of the Harvard Business Review in London, which they chose to celebrate with a discussion between me and BT chairman Sir Michael Rake. Nice guy... Continue21 September 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
11 September 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron needs to take more care of police and military
David Cameron's self-confidence is a trait much commented upon by those who see him close up. Given the sheer scale of issues a PM has to deal with, and the relentlessness of the pressure, it is no ba... Continue12 August 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Loose ends for James Murdoch, Coulson’s vetting and Cameron’s false allegations re me
A few thoughts on some of the many loose ends still threatening to stifle the full truth or, perhaps, strangle some of the key players in the phone hacking scandal. First, for James Murdoch - I am fi... Continue21 July 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
TB and Prince Charles in today’s Guardian – some context
It must say something for the media's belief in the public's insatiable diet for Royal stories that for two volumes running, The Guardian has led its serialisation of my diaries on Royal stories. Wit... Continue2 July 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
The risks in getting balance between human rights and Chinese trade and power
Not speaking a word of Mandarin, I find it hard to work out exactly how hacked off Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao was with David Cameron's stance on human rights yesterday. 'Finger-pointing' is certainly... Continue28 June 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
In light of Robert Gates’ speech, Cameron should set European defence reform as major objective
By far the most significant UK political event yesterday was the speech by outgoing US Defence Secretary Robert Gates. His warning to European allies that they risked military irrelevance, and that t... Continue11 June 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On Cheryl, Cameron’s kitchen and why Obama rebuffed Osborne’s plans on the deficit
I am hoping the sound of helicopters above means the President is on his way to France, able to escape Britain before he and the Prime Minister get asked about what Cheryl Cole's exit from American X ... Continue26 May 2011
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.