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That Nice airport blog in full — Cameron would have handled crisis better if he had gone to a comprehensive

It is evidence of just how badly David Cameron has handled the News International scandal that he is having to cut short a planned - and important - trip to Africa. Indeed, amid all the talk of victi... Continue

Coulson departure was Dambuster 1; News’ admission of liability could be Dambuster 2

It never ceases to amaze me how media organisations, so sharp and skilful in covering other people's crises, are often so poor at handling their own. I have been saying here since well before the las... Continue

9 April 2011

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.