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On the new diaries, Piers, Owen Jones, TBGB, Theresa/Boris, Dave/George

Another year, another volume of diaries, this one covering the time from Tony Blair's third election win to his departure from office two years later. A majority of 66 - what would Theresa May or Jere... Continue

Labour focus on creative industries welcome. Should be part of Plan B

As David Cameron and George Osborne flounder, play the blame game, lecture others, and stick to a Plan A that isn't working, the economic argument is shifting Labour's way. Of course there are still ... Continue

21 May 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Cameron facing in confusing (not to mention hypocritical) directions. Needs Plan B

I am confused. David Cameron is arguing for austerity at home. But blaming Angela Merkel for damaging the eurozone through her commitment to ... er ... austerity. I am also confused ... because the T... Continue

20 May 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

The Tories seem to dislike everyone who works in public service – apart from ‘independent’ Mervyn King

So I went out for a run yesterday, over the Heath to the opticians to get my glasses tightened. Only en route it is my chest that is tightening - asthma bad this time of year - and I end up walking pa... Continue

17 May 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Boris win a boost for Cameron – I don’t think so

It is remarkable how slowly the media moves from a pre-ordained narrative that turns out to be wrong. Boris Johnson having failed to win anything like the support being predicted for him, the win ove... Continue

5 May 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Game on, and if Tories think this is about communications, the game is definitely winnable for Labour

I hope someone at Tory Central Office is minting a medal for Michael Fallon, the MP who so gamely trots from studio to studio defending whatever Cameron-Osborne shambles happens to be trending at the ... Continue

4 May 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Don’t fall for Boris Johnson’s ‘I’m not a Tory’ shtick

So tomorrow London decides whether Boris Johnson gets another bash at being Mayor, or Ken Livingstone a return to City Hall. Whizzing through my morning media brief, I see Ed Miliband correctly expos... Continue

2 May 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Cameron and Osborne should heed Alistair Darling’s advice

I don't suppose the two arrogant unapologetic posh boys who don't know the price of milk (copyright Nadine Dorries) would ever listen to Alistair Darling. But they could do worse. Writing in the FT t... Continue

28 April 2012

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Leveson drama will run and run, but double dip recession is event of the week

A Tory strategist (now there's a rare bird) is quoted in the FT today as saying 'I don't think there will be a permanent impact [from recent troubles] if we can show we are a competent government.' T... Continue

27 April 2012

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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