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Posted by Alastair Campbell
Why I love the NHS even more than ever
Despite a bit of post-general anaesthetic wooziness, nasal oozings of various colours (so what if it is too much detail?), and a big bandage that made the neighbours ask if I have had a nose job, I ... Continue17 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
17 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Charles Kennedy speaks for many Lib Dems
For reasons to do with the fact that we spend a week each year in the Highlands, and that Charles Kennedy is a good bloke, we saw a bit of him and his wife Sarah shortly before the election campaign p... Continue16 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Italian interview on Dick Clamberon, TB, GB, Murdoch inter alia
Am back from Ireland, a bit tired after a late night after The Late Late Show. I do love the Irish, who seem to loathe the idea of a Tory government in Britain as much as I do, and most of whom seem t... Continue15 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Lib Dem desertions coming thick and fast. Business not impressed with Clameron
Off to Dublin today to see a few old friends and do the Late Late Show. It'll be nice to be in a country where the majority will have no truck with the idea that a Conservative government could ever b... Continue14 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
As Dick Clameron love-in begins, brilliant Martin Argles photos more powerful than words
It comes to something when it is a Guardian photographer, the splendid Martin Argles, who sets off the waterworks. As readers of The Blair Years know, I am not averse to a bit of tearfulness as emo... Continue13 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Random House announce publication plans of AC diaries
I thought you might be interested in the release going out from Random House this afternoon about my diaries. They also have pictures of the covers but I am useless at getting pictures up here without... Continue12 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Fight to get Labour back in starts now
Part of politics is having to prepare for every eventuality. So even before a vote had been cast last week, Gordon Brown had several drafts of statements - win, lose or draw - that he would make once ... Continue12 May 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.