6 April 2018
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Twitter NHS backlash good for Obama
When I occasionally rage at the culture of negativity in the UK media, it is often the coverage of the NHS I have in mind. Every hour of every day, wonderful things happen in the NHS, thanks to the te... Continue14 August 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
No hiding place from Twitter, me on the bike, JP in DC
I always, always, always wear a helmet when cycling. Always. Except yesterday. And guess which day it was that someone tweeted that they'd seen me out on the bike. Yesterday. Followed by someone who ... Continue17 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Two great early morning moments
I was up north for a wedding yesterday, in one of the most beautiful parts of Britain. Hence the stunning backdrops to telly interviews I did on David Cameron, Andy Coulson and the News of the World p... Continue10 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron had better be sure he’s right
So David Cameron has pronounced that Andy Coulson is safe in his job. Assuming Mr Cameron does the basics of leadership, that means he has satisfied himself that his communications director did noth... Continue9 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Guardian scoop has big questions for press, cops and Cameron
It is not often that a breaking news story stops me getting into the car and going to see my Mum up north before heading on to Burnley tomorrow to carry on with the film I am making on the club's pro... Continue8 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Mail on Scumday’s wonderful account of Lansley’s kipperdom
As you may know, the Daily Mail and Mail on Scumday are not allowed in the house. It's the same rule I apply to dogshit. But I confess to taking a sneak peek online today, to see whether the Scumday... Continue5 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Ecclestone undermines his own success with alarming views on Hitler
It's hard to see why Bernie Ecclestone chose to give an interview to The Times, which appears today under the headlines 'Hitler? He got things done, says Ecclestone' as a news story on Page 3, and, on... Continue4 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A day spent interviewing footballers, then being interviewed by a transvestite comedian
Just missed the train from Preston by a few minutes, so time to knock out a quick blog. Not seen a paper or the news for two or three days, and worried the internet connection won't last, so not riski... Continue1 July 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.