By-election coverage still showing gap between media and public mood on governing parties
Ladies and gentlemen, at the risk of appearing arrogant and boastful about my own considerable skills and experience in political strategy, may I take you back to my blog of January 2, headlined Both ... Continue14 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Davos should send fact-finding mission to Nottingham to end women drought
I've only been to Davos once, with the then PM TB, and can't say I enjoyed it much. All a bit 'look how important I am, I'm at Davos,' and all a bit gigantic cocktail party full of people looking over... Continue13 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Bankers get away with it – and Clegg says the coalition is working too well
Nick Clegg talked the other day of how the bankers are living in a 'parallel universe' if they think they can get away with massive bonuses. Now, as the bankers prepare to get away with massive bonus... Continue12 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Good to see Times and Guardian going big on mental health
Tomorrow I am speaking at a dinner at Nottingham University to raise funds for Mental Health Research UK. Now you've heard of Cancer Research. You've heard of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, and if y... Continue11 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Time for the right-wing US prophets of hate to change their tune
Thankfully, my Saturday evening tweet referring to the 'murder' of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was premature. However, the sentiment of hope that Saturday's shootings might lead to a calming of t... Continue10 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Clegg’s weakness means banks can stick up two fingers yet again
I fear even more literals than yesterday as today it is my desktop that is giving me Internet accesss grief so I am using the iPad again, complete with tippytappy touch typing on slidey screen, and in... Continue8 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Time for another force to take over from Met in phone hacking inquiry
A fairly common attribute in those who believe they were born to rule is a rather petulant irritation whenever anyone dares to challenge them, or asks them questions they don't like. David Cameron has... Continue7 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Media still pandering to the Cameron-Coulson line
Longer than usual blog today, most of it not written by me. You'll have to wait a bit for the point, but with thanks to the Labour Party's media monitoring department, I want to begin with an account ... Continue6 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Nice send off for Ralph Coates
Just back from a celebration of Ralph Coates' life at St Stephen's Church in Enfield, followed by a nice do at White Hart Lane. Big turnout and some terrific tributes from Dave Merrington and Martin... Continue5 January 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.