A fascinating day with ‘challenging’ kids
Had a fascinating time yesterday, my first day as part of an education experiment. I was teaching a group of 'challenging' teenagers who have gone through the school system without overly troubling th... Continue2 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
State schools improving as private schools fall shock horror
I wasn't going to bother returning to the issue of school exam results, but having got under the skin of a few private-education-defenders yesterday, I have changed my mind. Internet democracy in act... Continue27 August 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
People may listen more to the political GB having heard the personal GB
As expected, fairly mixed reviews for the GB interview with Piers Morgan. Some can't get beyond their loathing of Piers. Others can't get beyond their negativity about GB. But it is always important ... Continue15 February 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron and tweeting ought to be natural fit
So if he did tweet, how might David Cameron have summed up his press conference this morning? 'nice easy questioning, avoided getting pinned down on tax rises/public spending, backtracked quite well ... Continue25 January 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
In praise of Stephen Fry, who should tweet or not as he sees fit
When I did a documentary on my breakdown and depression last year, I said that it must be hard bordering on impossible for someone who does not get depression fully to understand what it is like. T... Continue1 November 2009
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
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... Continue19 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.