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Posted by Alastair Campbell
French Presidential election about as tough to call as they come
Just back from a couple of interesting days in Paris, speaking to politicians, strategists, analysts, Terra Nova thinktankers, journalists and bloggers about the 2012 Presidential elections. I met a ... Continue27 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Though doubtless factually flawed, the United film was terrific TV and a great tribute
judging by the reaction on twitter last night, I'd say the BBC2 dramatised account of the Munich air crash went down rather better than the 'let's cash in quick' Kate and Wiliam 'movie'. At one point,... Continue25 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Sad to say, Cameron has Clegg exactly where he wants him
Such is the negative prism through which Nick Clegg is now seen that people are highly suspicious about his sudden pre-local elections, pre-AV referendum attacks upon David Cameron. It is all a bit t... Continue24 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Another cannibalising coalition policy – axeing the means of delivering their school sport vision
Another example if I may of this coalition's tendency toward cannabilibistic policies. Exhibit 1 comes from the Camden New Journal, where I read of the professional demise of a man mamed Mike Jackson... Continue23 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron’s vindictiveness re GB reveals weakness not strength
I have no idea if Gordon Brown is interested in being the next head of the IMF, no idea if it is true that current incumbent Dominique Strauss-Khan fancies himself as the Socialist Party challenger t... Continue20 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Did John Reid shift votes to the Yes campaign?
I can only assume John Reid feels really, really strongly about AV to risk the inevitable opprobrium from some quarters for sharing a platform with David Cameron. In common with a lot of people, I can... Continue19 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Wonder what Lloyd George would have made of today’s Libs
Am in Belgium, and have just learned that Lloyd George used to stay in the very house where we are. Now there was a Liberal to be reckoned with. I see some of the commentators are beginning to compar... Continue17 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Bipolar affects a lot of so-called ‘ordinary people’ not just celebs
The Guardian asked me for a piece yesterday on the news that Catherine Zeta-Jones was being treated for bipolar disorder. Here is the piece I wrote for them. In an ideal world, it would not take a fi... Continue15 April 2011
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.