As Dick Clameron love-in begins, brilliant Martin Argles photos more powerful than words
It comes to something when it is a Guardian photographer, the splendid Martin Argles, who sets off the waterworks. As readers of The Blair Years know, I am not averse to a bit of tearfulness as emo... Continue13 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Random House announce publication plans of AC diaries
I thought you might be interested in the release going out from Random House this afternoon about my diaries. They also have pictures of the covers but I am useless at getting pictures up here without... Continue12 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Fight to get Labour back in starts now
Part of politics is having to prepare for every eventuality. So even before a vote had been cast last week, Gordon Brown had several drafts of statements - win, lose or draw - that he would make once ... Continue12 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
What’s changed and what hasn’t after yesterday?
After all the drama and excitement of yesterday, some things have changed and some haven't. GB signalling his departure as Labour leader is a change, though one that should not have been hugely unexpe... Continue11 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
In the circs, Labour’s campaign was superb
For reasons that will be known to some of you, I normally avoid pubs. But last night was a special occasion, as we went to the Richard Steel in Belsize Park to celebrate with the Labour team who had t... Continue8 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron as Obama – you have to laugh – then vote Labour
If you took the value of the most expensive negative, personalised poster campaign of modern times, and added it to every pro-Tory, anti-Labour propaganda piece in a national media as biased as in an... Continue6 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
He has his faults, but my God you have to admire GB depth and resilience
When there are so many undecided voters, the last stages of the campaign matter more than any other. I imagine most visitors to this site made their minds up some time ago. Since starting this blog, ... Continue5 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Big Society no laughing matter – but enjoy the film!
Despite having more money than they know what to do with, the Tories' broadcasts have been dreadful. Despite having next to no money, Labour's have been terrific, for which thanks to Mark Lucas at Sil... Continue4 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
GB at his best at Citizens UK, fired with passion and conviction
Having seen the very warm reaction Nick Clegg got from his speech to the Citizens UK conference in Westminster Hall, I was a bit worried GB might not quite match the performance or the response. Oh me... Continue3 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.