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156. Defence Secretary, John Healey: Is Britain Ready For War?

What tactic did Donald Trump steal from Gordon Brown? What can we learn from when Labour beat UKIP in the 2012 Rotherham by-election when it comes to taking on Farage? As a New Labour alumnus... Continue

Why I love NHS walk-in centres

Not for the first time, I must thank an NHS walk-in centre for patching me up after another attempt to pretend I am still young, and full of athletic and sporting potential. My 1hr 50 (ish, dependin... Continue

21 September 2009

Here goes with the smoked Salmond

The editor of the Sunday Mail (no, not the Mail on Scumday, for which I would never write, but the Glasgow-based paper) was taken by my blog the other day suggesting David Cameron was Alex Salmond's T... Continue

20 September 2009

Breaking News – Cameron’s vacuousness an impersonator’s nightmare

Had a very nice time interviewing Alistair McGowan for Radio 4's Chain Reaction last night. Eddie Izzard's interview with me goes out on Wednesday, so I assume the Ali(a)stairs' chat goes out the wee... Continue

19 September 2009

Cameron has an army of spin doctors – aka journalists

For those of you who don't get the New Statesman, here is the piece I have written for this week's issue, on the media's love-in with David Cameron. Have vlogged on similar subject. Accustomed though... Continue

18 September 2009

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... Continue

17 September 2009

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... Continue

15 September 2009

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... Continue

14 September 2009

Memo to Apple boss Steve Jobs

Memo to SJ From AC re: earphones Great to see you looking so well after your liver transplant, and well done on all the new products. Can't say I understand them all, but judging by the fact you ma... Continue

13 September 2009

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.