To get all-party support, Cameron should indicate likely acceptance of Leveson plans when he appears
Love him or hate him (I lean more to the former camp, you may be surprised to know) Tony Blair reminded a lot of people yesterday why he became the most successful political leader of recent times, an... Continue29 May 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
One big bad bold move … and Osborne’s star falls so far so fast
A few months ago, George Osborne, in the eyes of many of his MPs and much of the media, could do no wrong. He was not just the Chancellor presiding over a bold plan to cure all known economic ills in... Continue27 May 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Murdoch’s problems may be bigger than we thought
I spoke at two very different events yesterday, and got some interesting insights into two subjects I think about a fair bit, Rupert Murdoch's influence, and (unrelated), mental health. The first eve... Continue24 May 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
This can be a one-term Tory government. Labour need to start raising the cash to fight them
I am becoming more and more convinced that this could be a one-term government, and that David Cameron will go down in history as a one-term Prime Minister who never won an election. It is not just a... Continue22 May 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Labour focus on creative industries welcome. Should be part of Plan B
As David Cameron and George Osborne flounder, play the blame game, lecture others, and stick to a Plan A that isn't working, the economic argument is shifting Labour's way. Of course there are still ... Continue21 May 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron facing in confusing (not to mention hypocritical) directions. Needs Plan B
I am confused. David Cameron is arguing for austerity at home. But blaming Angela Merkel for damaging the eurozone through her commitment to ... er ... austerity. I am also confused ... because the T... Continue20 May 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
17 May 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Plenty for Cameron to be nervous about as confident Hollande takes the reins in the rain
I was in Paris for part of the aftermath of former Presidential hopeful Dominique Strauss-Kahn's spectacular fall. The mood in the Parti Socialiste at the time was one of real anxiety, for all the con... Continue16 May 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Submission to the Leveson Inquiry
Something has gone wrong with the paragraph numbering but if you can ignore that, here is the second submission I made to the Inquiry in advance of giving evidence earlier today. SECOND SUBMISSION TO... Continue14 May 2012
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.