Great time at Grassington but things could get sticky for Clegg
Had a very nice evening at the Grassington Festival. Lovely little place, home of the legendary Calendar Girls, and surrounded by some of the most fabulous scenery on earth. For a small place, they p... Continue16 June 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Football, noise and the vuvuzela
And to think that a couple of weeks ago, if you heard people talking about 'vuvuzela', you'd think they were pissed and reminiscing about their holiday in South America. Now, thanks to the universa... Continue16 June 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Despite Olympian spin, Tories not home and dry on economic argument
For reasons I may dilvuge at a later date, I didn't have time to do a blog yesterday, and today I have just a few minutes before going out to complete the BBC Lifeline Appeal film on behalf of Leukaem... Continue15 June 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Sense of perspective needed on poor Rob Green
Poor Rob Green ... even as the words go down on the screen, I can hear the fulminations to the phone-ins as one horrific moment is allowed to define a man's career, even his life. He is a professiona... Continue13 June 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Capello and Rooney interviews the highlights of France/Uruguay coverage
Well after all the excitement of the build-up and the opening match, the French soon bought things crashing down to earth. I normally have a bit of a soft spot for France but what with Henry's handbal... Continue12 June 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Even at Queen’s, I’m thinking big ideas for George and Danny
Dear George and Danny, Apologies for being a bit late in the day with this but what with the World Cup and a trip to Queen's to see the big guys fall, sport came ahead of my attempts to help you cut ... Continue11 June 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Helping George and Danny with cuts: Part 2
Dear George and Danny, I trust you have been busy getting on with looking at the idea of ending charitable status for private schools, and so have not had time to reply to my letter on the subject po... Continue10 June 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
My part in the cuts consultation: Part 1: end charitable status for private schools
Dear George and Danny, Many thanks indeed for the expression of interest in my views, and those of every other citizen, as to where you should consider making cuts in public expenditure. I hope you ... Continue9 June 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron using Libs to do what he wanted to do all along
I have only seen the The Guardian and the FT today, but it is evidence of the effectiveness of the Government's softening up process that the front page of the former carries not a single word on Davi... Continue8 June 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.