On Scottish independence, Cameron’s short-termism, and Jimmy Carter being right
I was in Edinburgh yesterday, speaking at a communications conference, followed by a lunch and q and a, during which I was asked if people in England were aware of how the independence debate was u... Continue17 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Is Cameron Alex Salmond’s Trojan Horse?
Before I get onto politics, well done to Eddie Izzard as he finishes his incredible run around the UK. For most runners, one marathon is a big enough challenge. By the end of today, Eddie will have do... Continue15 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On the TUC, Roy of the Rovers and Anna Wintour
Once upon a time, there would have been only one contender for the main story of the coming week - the gathering of the Trades Union Congress in Liverpool. It used to be an event covered with exactl... Continue14 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
13 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A day in the life of a (crap) City trader
Was it Atticus Finch who said don't judge a man until you have tried to walk in his shoes? Or was he just quoting someone from the Bible, or from Shakespeare, who said pretty much everything there was... Continue11 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Defend record with pride, attack Tories with gusto
Well, we got a right old debate going yesterday, when I picked over the parody that was Dave's performance on the BBC News, and the uber-parody of a piece in the Telegraph on so-called Tory Cool. I'm... Continue10 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron’s Conservatism beyond parody
If you'd watched the BBC News last night, you'd have thought Rory Bremner had given up his serious commentator bit and gone back to being a funny impersonator dreaming up lines that no politician, sur... Continue9 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On transforned cities, and tales of Princess Di and Laura Bush
I've just been for a longish run along the Newcastle quayside, which confirmed me in the view I tweeted last night - that this area has seen a real transformation since the days of successive Tory gov... Continue8 September 2009
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.