Self interested media/business attacks on 50p an opportunity for Labour (with PS on hypocrite Dacre)
As the debate over Labour's 50p tax plans develops, it is worth remembering that a small proportion of people will be affected by it, but that a very large proportion of the small proportion will be w... Continue27 January 2014
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Brilliant debunking of immigration lies from the Dacre Lie Machine
Just before Christmas, I wrote a blog about the way that media-driven myths were driving government policy and political debate, for example on the issue of immigration. If you need a reminder you can... Continue25 January 2014
Posted by Alastair Campbell
17 January 2014
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Another day, another string to my bow, ideas welcome for GQ interview victims
I bring you news from the fashionable world of GQ magazine, and a press release (a very old-fashioned term) they have released this morning, as follows... 'Alastair Campbell is the newest recruit to ... Continue13 January 2014
Posted by Alastair Campbell
It’s my book and I’ll plug if I want to (…at least until the alcohol crisis subsides)
We were up in Scotland for Christmas, internet connection suitably weak, cycling conditions wet but beautiful, mental health conditions the usual end of old year/start of new up and down, so I laid of... Continue3 January 2014
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On immigration, Europe and much else besides, it’s time Cameron stopped letting myth drive policy
If anyone needs any more evidence of how sustained media lies and distorted agenda setting has created a people out of touch with its own country, please take a look at this piece of work by IpsosMori... Continue15 December 2013
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Memories of Mandela: uniquely inspiring, a good man responsible for great things
Well, I suppose we have all had a long time to get used to the idea it might happen, but that does not minimise the sadness, nor the sense of loss, that he has finally gone. Both are reflections of th... Continue6 December 2013
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron and Johnson share prices falling simultaneously, Osborne supporters note
David Cameron's all-over-the-shopness continues apace, with one of his 'strategists' (sic) briefing that his new 'strategy' (sic) is to steal any good ideas put forward by Labour. In tones reminiscent... Continue30 November 2013
Posted by Alastair Campbell
29 November 2013
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.