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Unleadership – a new word that sadly sums up Britain in these worrying times

Though some make a case for Winston Churchill and Elizabeth the First as the greatest ever Briton, for me nobody gets near William Shakespeare. He is one of the reasons English has become the pre-emin... Continue

First hug a hoodie, now grab a gay

I was asked to write a blog for LabourList with a Pride London theme. Here it is, but it's also here. David Cameron last week chose an exclusive central London venue, the Paramount Club, with a ticke... Continue

6 July 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

By Dave’s friends shall we know him?

No doubt what the Westminster bubble, politicians and media alike, saw as the main political event yesterday, with hour after hour of live coverage on the election for the new Speaker, and reams abo... Continue

23 June 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

A blow to gay rights and a boost for Cameron’s short-termism

One of my favourite quotes about politics came from New York Governor Mario Cuomo - 'we campaign in poetry but we govern in prose.' Barack Obama fought one of the most wonderfully poetic campaigns an... Continue

27 May 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

There now follows … a good whack at Cameron

It will be very hard for the parties to get much attention for their election broadcasts amid the ongoing expenses fiasco. Which is a pity, because I have had a sneak preview of Labour's tonight, an... Continue

14 May 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Here’s hoping Cardiff is metaphor for Cameron

It is hard not to feel some sympathy for Cardiff. In the space of one afternoon, both their football and rugby teams crashed out in the closest, cruellest manner possible. A few weeks ago, Cardiff Ci... Continue

4 May 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Cameron confused over indepdendence and impartiality

David Cameron says today he will restore the 'independence' of the civil service. I passionately hope he does not become Prime Minister, but if he did, I would advise him to learn the difference betwe... Continue

26 April 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

A setback, not a crisis

The word crisis is the most overused in the media lexicon. In ten years with Tony Blair, I think I witnessed five full blown crises - Iraq, Kosovo, September 11, fuel protests and foot and mouth disea... Continue

13 April 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Could Cameron have delivered the G20 deal?

I promise that my tweet of last night - wondering whether David Cameron as Prime Minister could have delivered the G20 deal - was not merely rhetorical.  If the polls are right, and don't change som... Continue

3 April 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.

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