Osborne has Lib Dems pretty much where he wants them
When George Osborne announced the first public spending cuts today, he did at least have a mandate of sorts. While some of the detail may differ from the 'efficiency savings' claimed during the elec... Continue24 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Time to Change Street-Porter’s silly but prejudice-reinforcing views on depression
Last week, in the - where else? - Mail, Janet Street-Porter wrote a piece suggesting depression was like the latest must have fashion accessory. The Daily Mirror today kindly gave me the space, as Min... Continue21 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Thumbs up for Wenlock and Mandeville
As David Cameron and Nick Clegg prepare to set out agreed plans for their coalition government, I thought I would focus on another shiny new double act, and one which will become more not less endeari... Continue20 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Humourless Laws facing both ways with ease. And where is Nick Clegg?
People often say (rightly) there is not enough candour, and not enough humour, in politics. Why did Boris Johnson rise as he did? In part because of candour and a rare sense of humour. Why is someone ... Continue18 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Why I love the NHS even more than ever
Despite a bit of post-general anaesthetic wooziness, nasal oozings of various colours (so what if it is too much detail?), and a big bandage that made the neighbours ask if I have had a nose job, I ... Continue17 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
17 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Charles Kennedy speaks for many Lib Dems
For reasons to do with the fact that we spend a week each year in the Highlands, and that Charles Kennedy is a good bloke, we saw a bit of him and his wife Sarah shortly before the election campaign p... Continue16 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Italian interview on Dick Clamberon, TB, GB, Murdoch inter alia
Am back from Ireland, a bit tired after a late night after The Late Late Show. I do love the Irish, who seem to loathe the idea of a Tory government in Britain as much as I do, and most of whom seem t... Continue15 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Lib Dem desertions coming thick and fast. Business not impressed with Clameron
Off to Dublin today to see a few old friends and do the Late Late Show. It'll be nice to be in a country where the majority will have no truck with the idea that a Conservative government could ever b... Continue14 May 2010
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.