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Posted by Alastair Campbell
Now let’s have less process more policy
As it was not the first, perhaps last night's TV debate was not as exciting as the one last week, but it was nonetheless an enjoyable and illuminating ninety minutes. In the so-called spin room after... Continue23 April 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Press Clegg-bashing not helping Cameron. Debate should be on policy
As the Tories encourage the papers to savage Nick Clegg any which way they can, it is worth remembering that they have been doing much the same to Gordon Brown for months, backed by one of the biggest... Continue22 April 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Clegg’s debate strategy hardly new honest politics
Just been for a run round Cardiff, looking fabulous in the sunshine (Cardiff, that is, not me; I looked a bit slow and knackered and felt relieved I am not doing the London Marathon on Sunday.) I ran... Continue21 April 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
More policy on the telly please
There is a bit of a problem with the way the media, public service broadcasters included, now cover politics in general and elections in particular. Back in my journalistic days, writes a middle-aged... Continue20 April 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
As Cameron revises body language, focus should be Lib Dem policy
With my usual indebtedness to the Labour Party media monitoring unit, may I commend for your attention a story on page 2 of the Financial Times, headlined 'Cameron to relax poise for TV' . Now whenev... Continue20 April 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron junks broadcast – is he morphing into John Major?
David Cameron has junked tonight's planned party election broadcast in favour of one that 'responds to the public mood.' Now what does that remind me of? Where was I? Oh yes, Southampton, April 16, 1... Continue19 April 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Come on Dave and Nick – stop the carping
There really is something quite unpleasant seeing the two big parties take lumps off each other. Come on, Nick and David, this is so old politics. The public are crying out for something more elevated... Continue19 April 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A friendly letter to David Cameron
Dear David, First the good news. We had our wobbles too. No, not this week (and by the way perhaps I should send you the 'what Cameron will do' note I did pre-debate. Of my top ten that you should ha... Continue18 April 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.