ConDem sense of humour bypass never happened under Labour
Of all the insults that appear in response to anything I say or do, my favourites are those essentially saying nobody cares. Because it begs the question - why do they bother reading or listening? Or,... Continue31 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Exposed: Tories and Lib Dems desperate to avoid policy debate
If ever anything showed the Tory and Lib Dem fear of having a serious debate on substance it is the outcome of three-party discussions about a joint plea to broadcasters to do more policy and less pro... Continue25 April 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Pressure needs to be kept on Tories over NICs
One of my rules of political communications is that just as the politicians are getting tired of saying something, and the media are getting bored of hearing them say it, is the point at which you hav... Continue9 April 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Let’s give Cameron a Doris Day moment over Ashcroft
David Cameron, his eye ever on a passing bandwagon, used the prosecutions arising from the expenses scandal to leap upon the one marked 'new politics.' Put to one side the fact that his remarks seeme... Continue10 February 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron Shameron on the need for new laws to clarify Ashcroft tax status
So David Cameron says a Tory government will pass a new law to ensure all MPs and members of the House of Lords pay taxes in Britain. Two thoughts spring quickly to mind. The first is whether, give... Continue13 December 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron’s Conservatism beyond parody
If you'd watched the BBC News last night, you'd have thought Rory Bremner had given up his serious commentator bit and gone back to being a funny impersonator dreaming up lines that no politician, sur... Continue9 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Exposing the absurdity of Chris Grayling
Much to my family's annoyance, I am not a 'box set' kind of guy. I know it is the thing, all to sit down and get hooked together on some American TV show. Maybe it is a way of avoiding temptation to m... Continue26 August 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Maggie’s legacy not as great as she thinks
The right-wing papers have had a showering of hagiography for Margaret Thatcher in recent days, to coincide with the 30th anniversary of her coming to power. Most of it has focussed on the economic (... Continue5 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.