The Ed-Ed dynamic now key to Labour success; and how George Osborne is sleeping less easily
Ed Miliband made much during the Labour leadership election of saying we had to 'learn the lessons' of why we lost power. Correct. However, we must also learn the lessons of why we won power, and won ... Continue21 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alan Johnson right to stand up for security services
I'm pleased to see Home Secretary Alan Johnson hitting back at the media coverage of the Security Service, and supporting a similarly spirited defence of MI5 by its head Jonathan Evans. The coverage ... Continue12 February 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Johnson seems to get it on immigration. Right on advisors advising too
It's a shame Alan Johnson became embroiled in the controversy over the sacking of a drugs policy advisor just as he was making an important speech on immigration. I hope nonetheless that the Home Sec... Continue3 November 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Breaking news – one frenzy at a time
Sorry to harp on about an old familiar theme - oh ok, I'm not sorry at all - but is it not strange how, with more media space than ever, the press and broadcasters appear unable to manage more than o... Continue18 May 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.