Cuts far deeper than they would have dared make with an outright majority
There is something wonderful, almost French, about Brighton seafront on a cold sunny day like today. I was so taken with the light and the fresh air that I enjoyed a little stroll before heading to on... Continue21 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Osborne on message, Harriet on form, Clegg on nodding dog duty
You may remember during the election that I was somewhat dubious about Labour targeting George Osborne as the Tories' 'weakest link'. What you saw today was a right-wing Tory Chancellor setting out, ... Continue22 June 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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... Continue19 June 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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... Continue18 June 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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 ... Continue11 June 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Helping George and Danny with cuts: Part 2
Dear George and Danny, I trust you have been busy getting on with looking at the idea of ending charitable status for private schools, and so have not had time to reply to my letter on the subject po... Continue10 June 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
My part in the cuts consultation: Part 1: end charitable status for private schools
Dear George and Danny, Many thanks indeed for the expression of interest in my views, and those of every other citizen, as to where you should consider making cuts in public expenditure. I hope you ... Continue9 June 2010
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.