4 February 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
US clarity of strategy required for full explanation on Afghanistan
Gordon Brown is right today to be setting out - and he should keep setting out - the basic case for Britain's involvement in Afghanistan. As Paddy Ashdown said yesterday, this war will not be won or ... Continue6 November 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On Biscuitgate, barmy Tory policy, and BNP v Generals
I really hope this is my last word on Biscuitgate. But with yet another Times leader on the subject today (admittedly in the context of their criticism of GB for slow congratulations of gymnast Beth T... Continue21 October 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Biscuitgate and Susan Boyle, no win territory for GB
How long before 'Biscuitgate' pops up in the ongoing saga of Gordon Brown and his choice of favourite biscuit? Oh, it just did. Richard Nixon, you who opened our politics to the Daddy of the Gates, ... Continue19 October 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Serious Politics 1 Low Journalism 0
Gordon Brown did well on the Andrew Marr programme this morning, in difficult circumstances. He was at his best when showing the kind of fighting spirit that Labour supporters hope will define the wee... Continue27 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Time for ministers to stand up and fight
I cannot say I agree with everything Roy Hattersley says in The Times today, but I agree with a lot of it. 'Fight for our beliefs. It is the only way to win.' That is the headline on his opinion piece... Continue25 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
More horse’s mouth, less Beeb blah please
Keen to find out what Gordon Brown said in his speech about Afghanistan, I tuned into the BBC News Channel at 9pm. What bits I saw seemed good. Clear about why our troops are there. Clear about the li... Continue4 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A humbling NHS experience, a media row and a good GB speech
What a truly inspiring and humbling time I had at the new Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Rathbone hospital in Liverpool yesterday. It was not just the evident quality of care being provided for... Continue12 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
As Obama fights for healthcare, let’s celebrate the record here
My God, is it really fifteen years since Hillary Clinton's efforts to deliver universal healthcare for Americans were defeated in the US Congress? The same year Tony Blair became leader of the Labour... Continue9 June 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.