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If the BBC think their supine stance on Brexit will save them from the hard right, they are naive in the extreme

'All that is necessary for evil to succeed is that good men do nothing.' These words, most commonly attributed to the 18th Century Irish-born Whig Edmund Burke, may have come from someone viewed by s... Continue

Farewell to Henry Hodge

It must be so much easier to plan a funeral if you do God. Getting the tone of a 'celebration of the life of' is not easy. The Hodge family got it just right as hundreds gathered to bid farewell to H... Continue

29 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Honouring the power of sport to do good

  Off to a celebration of Henry Hodge's life later today, so I may have a few words to say about that later - like if you haven't already, please make a donation to www.justgiving.com/alastaircampbel... Continue

29 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Two nice surprises, sad end to day

Two nice surprises yesterday, three if you include the speed with which The Spectator backed down and apologised, as per yesterday's blog. First, speaking at a conference I fully expected to be a bi... Continue

26 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Apology from the Spectator on Iraq boosts Henry Hodge fund

I have never been a fan of the libel laws, and contrary to the claims of some in the media, I rarely bother to complain about things written about me. Life is too short and in any event if people in o... Continue

25 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

On the Iraq inquiry, Independent article wrong

Guardian online have quoted me accurately, whilst this morning's Independent misrepresented my position, on the Iraq war inquiry. The Guardian was quoting what I said at an event at the Commons last ... Continue

19 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Thank you to three readers, now please get involved

This blog comes courtesy of three readers of previous blogs, whose ideas will hopefully spark debate and involvement from others. First, thanks to Jane Appleton who had the idea of trying to make 'Fa... Continue

19 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Bad times in Belfast, great day for Burnley, odd statement from Ed Balls

A changed, more peaceful Northern Ireland is one of Labour's proudest achievements. It has been wonderful, in recent times, to visit the place and find yourself talking to people about the weather, fo... Continue

18 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

On two inquiries

What with the extraordinary events unfolding in Iran, and the announcement of the inquiry into the war in Iraq, there was no room on the main news last night for the case of Christine Laird, who was a... Continue

16 June 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.

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