23 April 2019
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Good to hear Bank Governor whacking banks; now let’s hear it from DC and Osborne
In the dying moments of the Labour government, namely those heady days between the election and Gordon Brown's departure from Downing Street, Bank of England governor Mervyn King was perhaps a bigger... Continue26 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Labour can demolish coalition claims in same way as IFS has done
In this cynical, media age, it is not easy for an organisation to establish a strong reputation for taking complicated facts and delivering sound and sober judgements upon them, but you'd have to say... Continue22 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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
The media’s bottom-kissing of top Tories becoming a tad embarrassing
If a Labour government had ever come up with a strategic defence review at the centre of which was the idea of aircraft carriers without planes to fly from them, we would never, ever, ever, ever, ever... Continue19 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
You have to admire Tory nerve in claiming cuts all about fairness
The coalition may have a tricky week ahead of them, but they continue to have media opinion (not to be confused with public opinion) blowing a favourable wind up their bums and into their sails. Or, ... Continue18 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Hoping to race to Number 1 in the Chinese bestsellers’ list
What with fundraisers, festivals, speeches, interviews, inquiries, breakfasts, lunches and dinners, not to mention life on websites, twitter, Facebook and the like, I spend a lot of my time answering ... Continue17 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
To boldly go – to success or oblivion
Time to take a step back and have a look at the government's overall strategy. Boldness is an important factor in strategy and in leadership. David Cameron and Nick Clegg both showed themselves capab... Continue15 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
PMQs matter and Ed’s good start matters too
(A technical wizard has somehow found the blog that flew into the ether as I was heading to make a speech and present manufacturing industry awards in Ironbridge ... here it is) TB's book got a fresh... Continue14 October 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.