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Europe needs to get real on defence; Britain needs to get real on Europe

Below is the text of a speech I am making this evening to the Labour Movement for Europe, urging a change in approach by Labour, to be bolder in the terms of the "reset" that is promised, clearer in ... Continue

So the Lib Dems never believed what they said at election!

Even though he was a bit grudging in his review of Prelude to Power (aka 'perfect Father's Day gift' according to some publicist via some twitterer called @campbellclaret) George Parker of the FT rema... Continue

19 June 2010

Skirts of coalition strategy showing too much

I know the new Tory-Lib boys and girls think they are the new masters of the universe, and with a tame media blowing wind into their sails, they are enjoying being in government, and to some extent no... Continue

18 June 2010

Great time at Grassington but things could get sticky for Clegg

Had a very nice evening at the Grassington Festival. Lovely little place, home of the legendary Calendar Girls, and surrounded by some of the most fabulous scenery on earth. For a small place, they p... Continue

16 June 2010

Football, noise and the vuvuzela

And to think that a couple of weeks ago, if you heard people talking about  'vuvuzela', you'd think they were pissed and reminiscing about their holiday in South America. Now, thanks to the universa... Continue

16 June 2010

Despite Olympian spin, Tories not home and dry on economic argument

For reasons I may dilvuge at a later date, I didn't have time to do a blog yesterday, and today I have just a few minutes before going out to complete the BBC Lifeline Appeal film on behalf of Leukaem... Continue

15 June 2010

Sense of perspective needed on poor Rob Green

Poor Rob Green ... even as the words go down on the screen, I can hear the fulminations to the phone-ins as one horrific moment is allowed to define a man's career, even his life. He is a professiona... Continue

13 June 2010

Capello and Rooney interviews the highlights of France/Uruguay coverage

Well after all the excitement of the build-up and the opening match, the French soon bought things crashing down to earth. I normally have a bit of a soft spot for France but what with Henry's handbal... Continue

12 June 2010

Even at Queen’s, I’m thinking big ideas for George and Danny

Dear George and Danny, Apologies for being a bit late in the day with this but what with the World Cup and a trip to Queen's to see the big guys fall, sport came ahead of my attempts to help you cut ... Continue

11 June 2010

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.