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Despite Olympian spin, Tories not home and dry on economic argument

For reasons I may dilvuge at a later date, I didn't have time to do a blog yesterday, and today I have just a few minutes before going out to complete the BBC Lifeline Appeal film on behalf of Leukaem... Continue

A plea for five-figure cyber-donations

I am determined to get my first big cyber-donation for Leukaemia Research, so please pass this among any rich friends and relatives you think might have a spare fifty grand, or any businesses who are... Continue

17 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

They got their kit off – so you get your cash out

(... and if you read to the end, you might win something) So come on, be honest, how many of you have changed your charitable giving habits since the recession began? Judging by the waves of people ... Continue

14 May 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Charity and the credit crunch, please give generously!

I'm off to a meeting this morning with Cathy Gilman, chief executive of Leukaemia Research, to review the charity's plans for our fiftieth anniversary next year. Every organisation has a history but ... Continue

26 February 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.