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... Continue23 August 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Whacking public services now a clear political strategy to match economic strategy of cuts
I was surprised there were no ministers at the Local Government Awards organised by the Municipal Journal last night. It was one of those events at which, if memory serves me right, Labour always trie... Continue24 June 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Lovely weather yes, but litter louts bring out the Grumpy Old Man in me. Big Society please solve
Stuart Prebble is a soon-to-be 60 year old TV programme maker of considerable repute. Of the telly things I have done, the ones I felt had the greatest depth and integrity were the ones I did with Stu... Continue10 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A day in Barcelona and a lovely BA crew – better than any chill pill
Despite the OTT tweet activity yesterday, I can assure you I am not on the payroll of the Barcelona Tourist Board (though I would happily be so if it meant more time spent there). Actually, though I ... Continue1 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
28 February 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On World Cups, wheelie bags, and the disadvantages of a free media
First, re the World Cup location announcements, part of you wants to say these are visionary decisions which will help two important countries build a more modern and relevant global identity, and pro... Continue3 December 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Osborne has Lib Dems pretty much where he wants them
When George Osborne announced the first public spending cuts today, he did at least have a mandate of sorts. While some of the detail may differ from the 'efficiency savings' claimed during the elec... Continue24 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Four years on, what do we think of Cameron’s leadership?
Today is the fourth anniversary of David Cameron's election as Leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party. I think we should all just have a moment's reflection, and ask ourselves what we consider... Continue6 December 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.