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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

Good to see Ed Miliband focusing on economic as well as social gains of changed attitudes to mental health

Ed Miliband's speech on mental health today is a significant - and good - moment in the campaign to improve understanding and treatment of mental illness in Britain. It is perhaps particulalry signif... Continue

29 October 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Sad stories as Irish leave home; and a reminder not all governments as useless with the economy as Cameron’s

Good fun as ever in Ireland yesterday, with a seminar on alcohol abuse with politicians and policy experts, a meeting with the See Change and Headline campaigns against mental health stigma, a tour ... Continue

6 October 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

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

G4S boss needs a haircut – and Cameron and May need to get a grip

First impressions matter. Nowhere is that more important than in the growth industry of event security. I like my security guards to look like Howard Webb, tall and strong, with a pleasing manner but ... Continue

15 July 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

It’ll take more than the Queen’s popularity and the Olympics to help Tories shift the mood around them now

A while back I remember reading an article in which, on the back of the Royal Wedding, a senior Tory was predicting that with the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics to come, Britain was set for a wave o... Continue

31 May 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

To get all-party support, Cameron should indicate likely acceptance of Leveson plans when he appears

Love him or hate him (I lean more to the former camp, you may be surprised to know) Tony Blair reminded a lot of people yesterday why he became the most successful political leader of recent times, an... Continue

29 May 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Leveson drama will run and run, but double dip recession is event of the week

A Tory strategist (now there's a rare bird) is quoted in the FT today as saying 'I don't think there will be a permanent impact [from recent troubles] if we can show we are a competent government.' T... Continue

27 April 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Another cannibalising coalition policy – axeing the means of delivering their school sport vision

Another example if I may of this coalition's tendency toward cannabilibistic policies. Exhibit 1 comes from the Camden New Journal, where I read of the professional demise of a man mamed Mike Jackson... Continue

23 April 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.

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