Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell is a writer, strategist, and mental health advocate, best known for his role advising Tony Blair and for his continued work in politics, communication, and public campaigning.
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Alastair Campbell is a writer, strategist, broadcaster, and mental health campaigner best known for his role as Director of Communications and Strategy to former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. A leading voice in British public life for over three decades, he has combined frontline political experience with a prolific career in writing, media, and advocacy.
During his time in Downing Street, Alastair helped shape the messaging behind New Labour, playing a key role in three consecutive general election victories. Since leaving government, he has remained a trusted advisor on leadership, communication, and crisis management to political figures and organisations in the UK and abroad—including campaign work across Europe and strategic support to progressive governments such as Albania’s Socialist Party.
Alastair is the author of 19 books including best-selling political diaries, novels, and acclaimed titles on high performance (Winners) and mental health (Living Better). A committed mental health advocate, he has spoken openly about his own experience with depression and psychosis and continues to campaign for improved services and greater parity. He co-founded Equality4MentalHealth, which helped secure £600 million of additional funding for mental health services, and was awarded an honorary fellowship by the Royal College of Psychiatrists for his leadership in breaking down stigma.
He is also known as the co-host of The Rest Is Politics podcast with Rory Stewart—one of the UK’s most popular political podcasts—which has sold out venues including the Royal Albert Hall. He has also co-hosted Channel 4’s Make Me Prime Minister, written extensively for The New European, GQ, and other publications, and remains a regular presence in political commentary and debate.
Outside politics, Alastair has a long-standing love of sport and music. A keen triathlete and passionate Burnley FC supporter, he’s written widely on football, rugby, and performance, and continues to play the bagpipes at charity events, including in support of leukaemia research and mental health causes.
He lives in London with his partner Fiona Millar, a journalist and education campaigner. Together, they have three children.
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