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We were promised ‘big speeches’ by May and her team. It took John Major to deliver one. Everyone should see it

As we await Theresa May's 'big speech' tomorrow, her contribution to the Road to Brexit 'strategy,' I throw out a question ... can anyone remember anything from those 'big speeches' made so far in thi... Continue

If the press are wrong about Ed, it won’t be the first time they’ve called the instant judgement badly

An interesting little passage in Polly Toynbee's column in The Guardian this morning, as she described the post-Ed speech process in the press room at Liverpool. "'Lurching to the left' and 'Red Ed' ... Continue

28 September 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Miliband has joined battle with Cameron on ground he feels sure of in himself

Ed Miliband said he was going to be his own man, and follow his own instincts and his own values, which is surely the right approach for a leader. He was at his best today when he was passionate about... Continue

27 September 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Time for the 2 Eds to seize the agenda on growth in the economy

At least the economy is centre stage as Labour's conference begins. It has to be. And finally, after a year of the main parties arguing over the size and scale of the deficit, and the speed with whic... Continue

26 September 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Memo to David Cameron re eurozone – this time we really are all in this together

The news was a little bit scary last night. Because whilst accepting that the media likes to put over the most negative view of the world, even the ones who usually show a bit of balance left you with... Continue

23 September 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

With the world as it is, strong leadership is easier said than done

To a posh Knightsbridge hotel last night, and the launch of the Harvard Business Review in London, which they chose to celebrate with a discussion between me and BT chairman Sir Michael Rake. Nice guy... Continue

21 September 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

A chance for the coalition to show they understand fairness

Earlier last month I recollected New Labour’s driving principle of ‘power, wealth and opportunity in the hands of the many not the few’ and questioned the lack of an equivalent  from the curren... Continue

9 September 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Using the real Big Society to undo the damage of Cameron’s Big Society

I've been back from holiday for a few days, but am still not back in the swing of things, so apologies to anyone who has missed my political and other musings. Thought I would ease myself back in with... Continue

8 September 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Let’s hope Cameron and Osborne read and heed Heseltine’s lesson in The Times

Michael Heseltine has personal wealth, and a lifestyle, that is far removed from the vast bulk of people living in Britain's inner cities, let alone those who took part in the riots. He spends his wor... Continue

23 August 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.

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