With Hague disabled, Labour team v Tory team even more important
Not had time to read any of the papers, not heard any of the news, but the debate that has suddenly kicked off on my Facebook page re William Hague and Lord Ashcroft tells me that one has some way to ... Continue19 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
What happened to the detoxification of the Tory brand?
I must say that David Cameron is coming along rather well as a comic character. Take a look at this from page 2 of today's Financial Times ... 'Mr Cameron sought yesterday to attempt a return to bu... Continue6 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Happy Birthday Lord Ashcroft HB2U
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday Lord Ashcroft, happy birthday to you. Yes, the Great Man of Mystery celebrates his 64th birthday today. But three problems may be casting ... Continue4 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Let’s give Cameron a Doris Day moment over Ashcroft
David Cameron, his eye ever on a passing bandwagon, used the prosecutions arising from the expenses scandal to leap upon the one marked 'new politics.' Put to one side the fact that his remarks seeme... Continue10 February 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Prepare for avalanche of Ashcroft posters for Tories
I will forgive Jack Straw his little jibe at the expense of Burnley FC in his piece on the Tories in today's Independent. The Blackburn MP says he will donate two tickets to see Burnley reserves to a... Continue30 December 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron Shameron on the need for new laws to clarify Ashcroft tax status
So David Cameron says a Tory government will pass a new law to ensure all MPs and members of the House of Lords pay taxes in Britain. Two thoughts spring quickly to mind. The first is whether, give... Continue13 December 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.