Cameron’s new NHS position leaves health professionals more confused than ever
There was a fascinating discussion on Newsnight of the latest twist in the tale of David Cameron and the NHS last night. On one side of Jeremy Paxman sat Nick Clegg's chief of staff, Norman Lamb, and... Continue8 June 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Tory conference spin operation could do with some AC grip
I'm a bit cross with DC. I didn't see his interview on Channel 4 yesterday, but it popped up on my Google alert (an excellent device that lets you know who's saying what about you) when he defended A... Continue6 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron might welcome conference coverage without BBC ego-trips
Oh how intensely the Beeb's chatterati and Kremlinologists will be studying today's coverage of their letter calling on colleagues not to strike next week. I'm not saying you have to have an enormous... Continue1 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Time to talk about Time to Change on Newsnight
I'm on my way to the BBC to go on Newsnight and talk about the Time to Change report on famous figures in history who had mental health problems. Jeremy Paxman has a reputation as a tough interrogator... Continue9 February 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.