4 February 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Labour can demolish coalition claims in same way as IFS has done
In this cynical, media age, it is not easy for an organisation to establish a strong reputation for taking complicated facts and delivering sound and sober judgements upon them, but you'd have to say... Continue22 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
People strangely unmoved by Cameron, but Labour need to get going now
To the lovely setting of Knowsley Park near Liverpool last night, and a speech to pensions experts. No, wait, wait, the specific brief was 'anything but pensions' so don't go away. Of course pensions... Continue7 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A fascinating day with ‘challenging’ kids
Had a fascinating time yesterday, my first day as part of an education experiment. I was teaching a group of 'challenging' teenagers who have gone through the school system without overly troubling th... Continue2 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
From Saint Vince to Mr Bean – A Journey
As Steve Richards reminded us on his rather depressing Radio 4 analysis of the Brown Premiership yesterday, a memorable jibe from Vince Cable played quite a part in the political and media mood that s... Continue22 September 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Q and A on TB’s book for La Repubblica
Nothing much to add to the voluminous coverage of TB's book. Just did a bit with Richard Bacon on Five Live after TB's interview. Interesting (human being) response from comedian Dom Joly. Just said h... Continue2 September 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Marr right that TB book like no other prime ministerial memoir
Fair play to Andrew Marr for giving a more rounded view of Tony Blair's book than will come over from the screaming headlines. What is coming through from the small number of people who have actually ... Continue1 September 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Italian interview on Dick Clamberon, TB, GB, Murdoch inter alia
Am back from Ireland, a bit tired after a late night after The Late Late Show. I do love the Irish, who seem to loathe the idea of a Tory government in Britain as much as I do, and most of whom seem t... Continue15 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
He has his faults, but my God you have to admire GB depth and resilience
When there are so many undecided voters, the last stages of the campaign matter more than any other. I imagine most visitors to this site made their minds up some time ago. Since starting this blog, ... Continue5 May 2010
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.