Looks like the Boris phenomenon may be driven more by media than real people

Just as the media were looking for any signs of Vince Cable moving against Nick Clegg this week, so when we come to the Tory conference, there will be an even greater focus on Boris Johnson's position... Continue

27 September 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Poor old Cameron thinks twitter and David Letterman can rescue him from lack of success or strategy

In so far as our Prime Minister impinges upon today's Labour media monitoring unit analysis of the day's papers, it is via the revelations that he is to appear on a well-known American chat show, and ... Continue

25 September 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Oh dear, Mr Mitchell, you really don’t want the people looking after you offside you know

Remember the launch of Labour's manifesto in 2001? No? Ok, well if I say 'do you remember John Prescott thumping the bloke with a mullet hair cut?' and possibly 'do you remember Sharon Storer, the wom... Continue

21 September 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

‘Mumsnet for worried drinkers’ – Guest blog from two women setting up new website aimed at middle-class women

A woman named Lucy Rocca recently sent me the following email. 'I first became aware of your personal interest in alcohol issues in the UK, after watching your excellent Panorama programme about the ... Continue

20 September 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Romney, thanks to his gaffes, the Tea Party and Fox News, is turning out to be Obama’s best asset

Here is a piece the Telegraph asked to do on Mitt Romney's latest balls-up, his stupid comments on 'victim' Americans, and anti-peace Palestinians. We could be reaching the point of no return for Mr R... Continue

19 September 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Today’s mental health debate in Parliament really matters; and a footnote on continuing reshuffle cockupery

Out early-ish today to do breakfast telly (sandwiched between discussions on Kate Middleton's breasts and Cheryl Cole's hair) on the Mental Health Discrimination Bill which is getting its second readi... Continue

14 September 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

On the Olympic magic dust still sprinkling; my charity swear-off with Malcolm Tucker; and Boris mania

I was really determined not to drone on about the Olympics any more, but having just been to City trader BGC's charity day, I feel I have to. Because the Olympic spirit was alive and well and wafting ... Continue

11 September 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Feeling sad as the Games near end. Let’s keep the spirit going thru legacy, joining in and by celebrating the volunteers

I'm writing this on the train to Manchester, where I will be downing a few plateloads of pasta, trying to get a decent sleep, then waking up to the prospect of a bike ride to Birmingham to help raise ... Continue

8 September 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

In defence of change: A response to guest blog attacking review of children’s heart surgery services

On Sunday I posted this guest blog from Kathryn Batten on the review of children’s heart services. As a result, some of the local papers in the areas covered by the review have reported that I was '... Continue

6 September 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.

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