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
Elvis support for Labour lifts the mood further
A confession ... I sometimes find speaking at Labour Party fundraisers a real chore. There, I've said it. Most are fine, some are terrific, but sometimes you're just not in the mood, there is no en... Continue3 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Hoovergate – the rebuttal amid hope of Labour win
I find myself once again in the position of having to rebut the accusations of my partner. No, this is not some kind of John Terry/Wayne Bridge drama about to unfold before your eyes, but a response t... Continue2 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
At least Britney knows what she is singing about
Sketchwriter Matthew Engel gets all the big gigs. He was the one who outed me as a Britney fan when I felt a tap on my shoulder as she shimmied on stage at Wembley, and Mr Engel was there, to say he w... Continue1 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
News blackout on Olympian success story
With the Tories doing enough damage on their own, and the polls continuing to narrow as they happily ignore all the free advice I give them here, I thought I'd do a rare blog free of Tory bashing. ... Continue28 February 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
27 February 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Debate expectations in a good place for GB and Clegg
In a piece for The Times earlier this week, about how social networking was changing the way many people consume media and interact with the political debate, I referred to the TV debates between the ... Continue26 February 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
We all agree – Carlisle is cleverer than DC
A call from the lady who might be termed my common law mother-in-law this morning, Audrey, who is aware of my aversion to listening to the news in the morning, and therefore acts as an occasional v... Continue25 February 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On News International phone-hacking and Cameron
When The Guardian reported last year on the scale of alleged phone-hacking by the News of the World under then editor Andy Coulson, there was considerable broadcast media coverage, but within 24 hours... Continue24 February 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.