Public want more variety and less monoprism than media gives them – a despatch from Fowey
To remind you of another Rule One of communications - never confuse media opinion with public opinion. And Rule 1a - always expect better, more interesting and more varied questions from the public. ... Continue18 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Public will tire very quickly of coalition emotionalism. They should learn from downside of TB-GBery
One of the most debilitating aspects of divisions in government is the emotional energy they absorb. Whilst I can and regularly do make the case that between them Tony Blair and Gordon Brown achieved... Continue10 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A review of my diaries – by me!
The New Statesman this week runs a piece I wrote about what I had learned from reading my diaries of our first two years in power. Here it is ... 'Nobody can accuse you of writing a self-serving memo... Continue29 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Mervyn King treading too close to political lines
Bank of England Governor Mervyn King is straying perilously close to political territory these days. It is one thing to make statements aimed at helping the Bank fulfil its remit of meeting an inflati... Continue26 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
with Coulson gone, bigger issues now confront Cameron. Hunt, Murdoch and the police
Sorry for giving away a Loose Ends trade secret by tweeting that I was recording it this morning. I think it used to be done live but what with live bands in the studio and stuff, it probably got a bi... Continue22 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On Andy Coulson, Cameron’s judgement and an even higher profile for the BSkyB decision
First of all, a memo to all media outlets (I know that sounds a bit grand and lahdidah but they have been phoning, texting and emailing all day, first to ask if I will talk about TB at the Iraq Inquir... Continue21 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
The Ed-Ed dynamic now key to Labour success; and how George Osborne is sleeping less easily
Ed Miliband made much during the Labour leadership election of saying we had to 'learn the lessons' of why we lost power. Correct. However, we must also learn the lessons of why we won power, and won ... Continue21 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On Becks, books and brotherly love
Well, that was an enjoyable 0-0, even if it meant I missed hearing how the Beeb edited down my Open Book interview with the lovely - sorry, but I find it impossible to say Mariella without that prefix... Continue16 January 2011
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.