Darling v Gove, Osborne and help the rich squad is No Contest
After shadow education secretary Michael Gove's barely comprehensible (especially after he 'explained' it) 'toffs for teachers' elitist schooling plan, the Tories have now turned their attention to ch... Continue19 January 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Tough day for Labour, but tough questions for Tories too
Judging by the instant commentary I witnessed yesterday, I don't suppose the papers will make pretty reading for the government. I haven't looked. But Alistair Darling's statement throws up some diff... Continue10 December 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alistair Darling’s quiet authority key part of recovery.
Alistair Darling's big day then. Another one. To be Chancellor of the Exchequer amid the kind of economic storms that have battered the world in the last year or so means there have been plenty of big... Continue9 December 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Darling and Mandelson show what I mean by authenticity
Popped out to buy a few things at lunchtime. Radio on in the first shop. Alan Simpson calling on Gordon to go. A few shops down the street, BBC News Channel. Graham Stringer calling on Gordon to go. N... Continue28 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.