Adonis shows the way on transport, and debates
It was inevitable that the sight of three Labour MPs and a Tory peer walking into court would dominate the news agenda yesterday. Of course it was a real story, but of far greater lasting significanc... Continue12 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
The record needs a better hearing – Labour and Tory
Due to a scheduling balls-up, I was last night at a Labour fundraiser in Greenwhich when I would rather have been at Burnley's re-arranged home match against Stoke. Of the fundraiser, more later, but... Continue11 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
10 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
10 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
What happened to the detoxification of the Tory brand?
I must say that David Cameron is coming along rather well as a comic character. Take a look at this from page 2 of today's Financial Times ... 'Mr Cameron sought yesterday to attempt a return to bu... Continue6 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Support, activism and hope returning to Labour
Of course one of the problems with a blog is that people read it, and can use it to try to embarrass you. So there I was, at a Labour fundraiser in Dulwich last night, and local MP Tessa Jowell intro... Continue5 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Happy Birthday Lord Ashcroft HB2U
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday Lord Ashcroft, happy birthday to you. Yes, the Great Man of Mystery celebrates his 64th birthday today. But three problems may be casting ... Continue4 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
3 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Michael Foot … above all else a lovely man
The tributes will focus on Michael Foot the politician, the minister, the leader, the wonderful orator. They will highlight too his journalism and his writing, and the great causes he supported. I ... Continue3 March 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.