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Posted by Alastair Campbell
30 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
In conversation with the MP who used Parliamentary privilege to out Ryan Giggs
There is only one show in town today, namely the Champions League Final, so if you will forgive the pre-match laziness, this blogpost consists merely of a cut and paste of the conversation I had with... Continue28 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
FIFA needs the forces of the Arab spring to bring it into the modern world
I am slightly losing track of the allegations and counter allegations being made at the top of world football. But they are sufficiently numerous, and sufficiently confusing, that it can only be a mat... Continue27 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On Cheryl, Cameron’s kitchen and why Obama rebuffed Osborne’s plans on the deficit
I am hoping the sound of helicopters above means the President is on his way to France, able to escape Britain before he and the Prime Minister get asked about what Cheryl Cole's exit from American X ... Continue26 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Media’s lack of focus on phone-hacking exposes their real agenda – sex and celebs
Apart from the occasional passing reference, there was next to no mention yesterday of the issue of illegal phone-hacking by newspapers. This should not surprise anyone. With the exception of The Gua... Continue24 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
23 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
If growth benefits only the rich, politics will get very interesting
An interesting and thoughtful piece from Gavin Kelly in The Observer. You can read the whole article at the bottom of this post, but the basic point is that there has been something of a collapse in l... Continue22 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
21 May 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.