4 February 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On Piers Morgan’s wedding, education, Moat, Iraq, celebocracy and Dacre being a wimp
Apart from lots of journos who send their kids to private schools doing their best to suggest Michael Gove's cocks-up are not too serious, and David Cameron being 'terrified' of London state comprehen... Continue11 July 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Hapless is one of those words it is hard to shake off, Michael
Michael Gove cut a rather sad figure with Apology Number 1, in the House of Commons, and an even sadder one with Apology Number 2, at a local government conference where he looked lonely on stage, and... Continue9 July 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Gove’s schoool cuts are madness, and Clegg’s Camerosexual support horrible
I was surprised during the election that the parties did not get pushed harder to define what they meant by 'frontline services.' As the election fall-out continues, it would seem from Michael Gove y... Continue6 July 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
Darling v Gove, Osborne and help the rich squad is No Contest
After shadow education secretary Michael Gove's barely comprehensible (especially after he 'explained' it) 'toffs for teachers' elitist schooling plan, the Tories have now turned their attention to ch... Continue19 January 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Mandela is a great man, Invictus a great film
A friend of ours is a member of Bafta and so gets all the films up for awards. We have been lucky enough to see about a dozen in recent weeks, from Up In The Air (I liked it, Fiona loved it) to Funny... Continue16 January 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Private schools worse than State schools – unless it’s drugs you’re after. Discuss
Well, we got a good little debate going yesterday on the back of my blog on Fiona's exchanges with Toby Young on Sky News over his plans to set up a new school. Amid the differences of opinion btween... Continue16 November 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
15 November 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.