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Just because he is French doesn’t mean he’s wrong

David Cameron will be thinking he has just about got away with his Europe fandango. MEP Daniel Hannan resigns from a job few knew he had ... this is a low damage count. Cameron may even be taking som... Continue

Is there a Sun blackout on Cameron’s dumping of ‘cast iron guarantee’ on Europe?

I just paid a visit to the Sun's online service, to see what they were doing with David Cameron's dumping of his 'cast iron guarantee' - made to the paper's readers - to hold a referendum on Europe... Continue

3 November 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Conservative contortions on Europe and Blair

It is fascinating to watch the Conservative contortions over Europe and Tony Blair. They suggest Europe as an issue remains a huge problem for them. These are problems David Cameron needs to sort out... Continue

29 October 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Continuing double standards in the media

As I am interviewing Bertie Ahern at the Cheltenham Festival later today, I thought I'd catch him on the Marr programme to see whether he was in suit and tie or smart casual, and thereby get my dress ... Continue

11 October 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Lots of joking around in Jersey, though nothing as hysterical as Dave’s Europe position

Made my first ever trip to Jersey yesterday. Nice place, nice time, good run, met some old friends and then last night did a speech and q and a at a dinner. It is always interesting to see where quest... Continue

3 October 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.