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Cameron’s views on Labour leadership might be worth heeding

If David Cameron is anything like Tony Blair, he will be following the Labour leadership elections closely. There are many important people in the life of a Prime Minister, and in our system in partic... Continue

Well done Tricycle theatre, and watch out Nick Clegg

To the Tricycle theatre in Kilburn last night to see no fewer than nine plays under the banner 'Women, Power and Politics'. It was the final night, so unless someone decides to invest in taking them ... Continue

18 July 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Pat McFadden’s speech today

SPEECH BY PAT MCFADDEN MP, SHADOW SECRETARY OF STATE FOR BUSINESS TO THE FABIAN SOCIETY VENUE: ENGINEERING EMPLOYERS FEDERATION, BROADWAY HOUSE, TOTHILL STREET, LONDON SW1H 9NQ PLEASE CHECK AGAINST ... Continue

14 July 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Government moving to sensible (Labour) policy on immigration. Ok on pension age too

This coalition malarkey is proving to be even more consensual than we thought. It now appears that whatever immigration policy people voted for, what they are probably going to get is neither the one ... Continue

25 June 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Time for all the Labour contenders to pile in

When John Major put himself up for re-election as Tory leader, whilst still a serving PM, it was on one hand an act of desperation, but on the other a chance for him and his Party to show they had a b... Continue

21 June 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Why oh why are the Tories not home and dry?

Polls are the junk food of journalism. They are a cheap(ish) way of guaranteeing a front page lead and (provided it has a suitably negative headline about Labour) a sombre pick up on the morning revie... Continue

24 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.