On the Tories’ lack of a clear message, and the unlikelihood of me playing bagpipes with Bob Dylan
I have never felt I have that much in common with David Cameron, but today we share a modest traducement by The Sunday Times. The Prime Minister's comes in the form of a headline saying 'Cameron says... Continue2 October 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
1 October 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Robert Enke’s story is more important than Rio Ferdindand’s
While the press revels in the judgement that allows them to carry on with kiss and tell stories about footballers (provided they are England captain it would seem) I would like to focus not on Rio Fer... Continue30 September 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
28 September 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Miliband has joined battle with Cameron on ground he feels sure of in himself
Ed Miliband said he was going to be his own man, and follow his own instincts and his own values, which is surely the right approach for a leader. He was at his best today when he was passionate about... Continue27 September 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Time for the 2 Eds to seize the agenda on growth in the economy
At least the economy is centre stage as Labour's conference begins. It has to be. And finally, after a year of the main parties arguing over the size and scale of the deficit, and the speed with whic... Continue26 September 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Memo to David Cameron re eurozone – this time we really are all in this together
The news was a little bit scary last night. Because whilst accepting that the media likes to put over the most negative view of the world, even the ones who usually show a bit of balance left you with... Continue23 September 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
With the world as it is, strong leadership is easier said than done
To a posh Knightsbridge hotel last night, and the launch of the Harvard Business Review in London, which they chose to celebrate with a discussion between me and BT chairman Sir Michael Rake. Nice guy... Continue21 September 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Gove needs to get a grip of his special advisors, and answer accusations of breach of FoI laws
'Maximum openness for maximum trust' was one of the principles I tried to operate when heading up attempts to co-ordinate communications across government. There were risks attached to that, of cours... Continue20 September 2011
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.