A tribute to (and long interview with) the great Mo Farah
Sometimes, as I moan and groan about backache, Brexit, or Burnley selling Michael Keane, I perhaps overlook just how blessed I am. To quote the fantastic Hebridean band Skipinnish 'feel the wonder of ... Continue5 August 2017
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Practical lessons for Labour from Obama’s re-election – guest blog
This blog comes courtesy of a friend of mine, Greg Nugent, who until recently was part of the London 2012 team under Seb Coe which helped deliver the best Olympic and Paralympic Games ever. It must... Continue15 November 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
London Olympics have redefined how we see ourselves and presented big opportunities for change
Here is a piece CNN asked for on what I think will be the long term significance of the Olympics in London 2012. I always thought London 2012 would be a success but never imagined it would be quite t... Continue12 August 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
11 August 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Coalition hypocrisy – love London 2012, destroy school sport
Subject to the views of the voters of London, the chances are the Olympics in 2012 will be presided over by David Cameron (Tory), Boris Johnson (Tory), Colin Moyniham (Tory), and Seb Coe (Tory). Seb ... Continue16 November 2010
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.