On Biscuitgate, barmy Tory policy, and BNP v Generals
I really hope this is my last word on Biscuitgate. But with yet another Times leader on the subject today (admittedly in the context of their criticism of GB for slow congratulations of gymnast Beth T... Continue21 October 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Labour should put minister up against Griffin on Question Time
BBC Question Time is not alone among programmes in wanting to attract as much attention to itself as it can. In a noisy, crowded marketplace, where viewers have almost infinite choice of how to spend ... Continue6 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Anger at BNP seats must be turned into activism
There is a tendency for everyone in politics, both politicians and commentators, to make single sweeping judgements based upon what ultimately are a myriad complicated reasons that swing votes one way... Continue8 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Mainstream has a duty to vote against BNP
After posting my blog on the BNP and Diversity yesterday (apologies to Diversity for having them in the same sentence as the BNP) I went for a long bike ride, with the wind behind me all the way back ... Continue1 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Let Diversity inspire a vote against the hate-filled BNP
For part of Saturday night I was channel-hopping between Britain's Got Talent and the second part of Robert Carlyle's portrayal of Adolf Hitler on Channel 4. On BGT, I voted for Shaheen, with a sne... Continue31 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.