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440. Question Time: How To Start A Centrist Party

Why do the Lib Dems still fly under the radar? Is Trump quietly setting the stage for an authoritarian takeover? And, why does Alastair swear so much? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer a... Continue

JP hits the road again

You can take the man out of the leadership, but you can't take the leadership out of the man. Oh, he will love that one will John Prescott. He always had a soft spot for my soundbite-crafting. He jus... Continue

29 April 2009

My night with Eddie Izzard

A prediction - Eddie Izzard will be an elected Labour politician within a decade. First, because he wants to be (probably the European Parliament, and he has given himself 15 years rather than ten).... Continue

29 April 2009

Explaining the 50p top tax rate

I'm out at an event with Eddie Izzard later, one of a series the Labour-supporting entertainer is doing to help the Party. And I've been thinking - how best to deal with questions about the 50p tax r... Continue

28 April 2009

George Best and Martin McGuinness

Terrific play on BBC2 last night about George Best's family. His mother was the main character, her descent into alcoholism a parallel to his rise to fame. Mrs Best did not taste alcohol till the age... Continue

27 April 2009

Cameron confused over indepdendence and impartiality

David Cameron says today he will restore the 'independence' of the civil service. I passionately hope he does not become Prime Minister, but if he did, I would advise him to learn the difference betwe... Continue

26 April 2009

Guide ro Marathon running part 2

I know there is a little books section on the website where I can remind those of you who bizarrely have yet to buy The Blair Years or All In The Mind how to do so. And I know too that every now and... Continue

25 April 2009

Good signals on coal and the Olympics

As the credit crunch bit, there was a danger of a very bad 'either-or' situation developing - either we sort the global economic crisis, or we save the planet, but we can't do both. To be fair both t... Continue

24 April 2009

Tips for the London Marathon

A Facebook friend sent me a message this morning 'any advice for a first time London marathon runner?' So I whacked off a few thoughts. 'You should do that as a blog,' she replied back. 'Fab tips.' I... Continue

23 April 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.