Alastair Campbell’s career spans from writing for Forum magazine to becoming the Mirror’s chief political economist. He worked as news editor for Today newspaper and played a vital role in shaping New Labour under Tony Blair’s leadership. He served as press secretary, then as Prime Minister’s Chief Press Secretary during Labour’s first term. He continued his influential role, eventually becoming Director of Communications and Strategy until 2003. Apart from his political career, Alastair has been open about his struggles with mental health issues and has become an advocate for mental health awareness. He has spoken candidly about his experiences with depression and has worked to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health problems. Alastair has also written numerous books including several No1 bestsellers. Since 2022 Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart host popular podcasts discussing politics and interviewing guests about the realities of leadership.
Drawing on his experience of ten years alongside Tony Blair, and his considerable understanding of the modern media, he specialises in strategy, making change, dealing with the media and crisis management – often at the same time.
Alastair captivates with vivid storytelling, his strong communication skills and expert insights, crafting a memorable and informative experience.

Topics

• Leadership & Communication
• Strategy & Crisis Management
• Politics & Current Affairs
• Media & Journalism
• Mental Health & Resilience

Publications

• But What Can I Do?: Why Politics Has Gone So Wrong, and How You Can Help Fix It, 2023
• Alastair Campbell Diaries: Volume 8: Rise and Fall of the Olympic Spirit, 2010–2015, 2021
• Living Better: How I Learned to Survive Depression, 2020
• Diaries Volume Seven: From Crash to Defeat 2007–2010, 2018
• Saturday Bloody Saturday, 2018
• Diaries Volume Six: From Blair to Brown 2005–2007, 2017
• Diaries Volume Five: Outside, Inside 2003–2005, 2016
• Winners: And How they Succeed, 2015
• Diaries Volume Three: Power and Responsibility, 2011
• Diaries Volume Two: Power and the People,2011
• Diaries Volume One: Prelude to Power 1994-1997, 2010
• All in The Mind, 2008
• The Blair Years – Extracts from the Alastair Campbell Diaries, 2007