Seven years late, Greg Dyke says BBC should have had inquiry into Dr Kelly story
Seven years after the suicide of Dr David Kelly, former BBC Director General Greg Dyke suggests it might have been better if the BBC had held its own inquiry into Andrew Gilligan's false report whic... Continue24 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Labour can demolish coalition claims in same way as IFS has done
In this cynical, media age, it is not easy for an organisation to establish a strong reputation for taking complicated facts and delivering sound and sober judgements upon them, but you'd have to say... Continue22 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cuts far deeper than they would have dared make with an outright majority
There is something wonderful, almost French, about Brighton seafront on a cold sunny day like today. I was so taken with the light and the fresh air that I enjoyed a little stroll before heading to on... Continue21 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
The ones who caused the crisis laughing all the way from the bank
Just caught sight of Communities Secretary Eric Pickles on TV trying rather unsuccessfully to maintain that the George Osborne package was 'progressive', followed by a man in the City saying that it w... Continue20 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
The media’s bottom-kissing of top Tories becoming a tad embarrassing
If a Labour government had ever come up with a strategic defence review at the centre of which was the idea of aircraft carriers without planes to fly from them, we would never, ever, ever, ever, ever... Continue19 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
You have to admire Tory nerve in claiming cuts all about fairness
The coalition may have a tricky week ahead of them, but they continue to have media opinion (not to be confused with public opinion) blowing a favourable wind up their bums and into their sails. Or, ... Continue18 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Hoping to race to Number 1 in the Chinese bestsellers’ list
What with fundraisers, festivals, speeches, interviews, inquiries, breakfasts, lunches and dinners, not to mention life on websites, twitter, Facebook and the like, I spend a lot of my time answering ... Continue17 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
The desperate desire of fans to think they make a difference
I cannot claim to have followed every twist and turn of the Liverpool FC saga, but it says something about what top flight football has become that fans now find themselves doorstepping banks, courts ... Continue16 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
To boldly go – to success or oblivion
Time to take a step back and have a look at the government's overall strategy. Boldness is an important factor in strategy and in leadership. David Cameron and Nick Clegg both showed themselves capab... Continue15 October 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.