Devine, Darren (28 October 2010). "Alastair Campbell on his battle with depression". Western Mail. Archived from the original on 4 April 2014 . Retrieved 17 November 2013. Campbell clashed with Adam Boulton on Sky News about the result of the 2010 general election, with the latter being reduced to shouting over both Campbell and the show's presenter. [33] For god's sake': Alastair Campbell in angry Newsnight exchange over Brexit 'lies' ". The Independent. 12 May 2023 . Retrieved 16 May 2023. Gary’s argument was fascinating. He argued that much of the change and improvements in Manchester have been made despite politics and not because of it”. Neville stressed that this wasn’t a criticism of the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham. His powers remain limited, and much of this work predates the creation of the mayoralty but has more to do with the passion and brilliance of local campaigners, businesses, and communities. a b "Alastair Campbell 'expelled' from Labour Party". BBC News. 28 May 2019. Archived from the original on 20 October 2019 . Retrieved 28 May 2019.

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In August 2016 Campbell's older brother, Donald, who had schizophrenia, died at the age of 62 due to complications resulting from his illness. Campbell has talked extensively about how Donald, the Principal's official bagpiper at Glasgow University and a competitor in high-level Piobaireachd competitions, had inspired him to fight for better mental health services and understanding, and to become the ambassador for several mental health charities. [80] [81] I think, a politics that recognises that the country is in a real mess. And that is honest that we won’t be able to fix everything all at once. It’s going to take time and hard work. A politics that says we support what teachers do; we value what nurses do, we know we can’t get anything done without front-line workers, and we can’t keep the country safe without the police and military”.

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His first published work was Inter-City Ditties, his winning entry to a readers' competition in Forum, the journalistic counterpart to Penthouse magazine. This led to a lengthy stint writing pieces for the magazine with such titles as "Busking with Bagpipes" and "The Riviera Gigolo", written in a style calculated to lead readers at the time to believe they were descriptions of his own sexual exploits. [11] Hoggart, Simon (26 July 2003). "Sooner or later, Campbell was going to lose it". The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on 8 January 2010 . Retrieved 19 July 2007. a b Robinson, James (28 May 2010). "Alastair Campbell Question Time row: Government hits out at BBC". The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on 31 May 2010 . Retrieved 28 May 2010. In May 2012, Campbell took a role at PR agency Portland Communications, at the invitation of Tim Allan, a former adviser to Tony Blair. [39] [40] Along with Tony Blair, Campbell has also provided consultancy services to the government of Kazakhstan on "questions of social economic modernisation." [41] [42] [43] In July 2017, he was invited to speak at the French National Assembly to the newly elected MPs of President Emmanuel Macron's victorious En Marche party. This was after Campbell had met and advised Macron during the campaign. He urged the French to be patient with the United Kingdom and to give them a chance to change course and reverse Brexit. He said Macron had been bolder than Tony Blair in setting up a new party and leading it to power within little over a year. [60] [61]That gulf contains a rich political seam for Labour if they promise – and come up with a plan – to fix our politics along with everything else that needs fixing after the 13-year omnishambles of national decline. Durrani, Arif (13 January 2014). "Alastair Campbell succeeds Piers Morgan at GQ". Campaign. Archived from the original on 14 April 2017 . Retrieved 13 April 2017. But what can I do" then takes the listener into practical steps offering advice on how one can help fix and get involved. The great thing about these sections is that they draw on previous Campbell , writings ,work and insights, so we have hints and tips on areas such as teamship, leadership, formulating strategies and better mental health.

In March 2022 he launched a new podcast, The Rest is Politics, discussing politics home and abroad with former Tory cabinet minister Rory Stewart. It became an instant hit, rising by week 2 to the top of the Apple UK podcast charts, and leading to calls that he and Stewart form a new centre ground party. [53] [54]He is a keen runner, cyclist, swimmer and triathlete. He raised over half a million pounds for charity running the London Marathon in 2003. In his 60s, he developed an interest in cold water swimming. [89] Final Say: Alastair Campbell to answer questions on Reddit about the campaign for a People's Vote". The Independent. 19 September 2018. Archived from the original on 11 October 2018 . Retrieved 2 November 2018. Alastair Campbell defends 'every word' of Iraq dossier". BBC News. BBC. 12 January 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2010 . Retrieved 29 January 2010. Iqbal, Nosheen. "Politics, privilege and podcasts: at home with Alastair Campbell". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 8 June 2019 . Retrieved 11 June 2019.