Why I think Miliband will become PM, why he deserves to, and why that is best for Britain
Elections are among the days politicians and activists both love the most and hate the most. Love because the whole country at least has a sense that this is the most important thing happening anywher... Continue7 May 2015
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Labour must expose Gove’s politicisation of education curriculum for what it is
First, I will declare an interest, in pointing out that my partner Fiona Millar is a founder of, and regular contributor to, the Local Schools Network, which exists to support and promote the many g... Continue21 May 2014
Posted by Alastair Campbell
29 November 2013
Posted by Alastair Campbell
The Right’s politicisation of Margaret Thatcher’s death, part two
As I said yesterday, I spent Monday driving down from Scotland, listening to hour upon hour of coverage about Mrs Thatcher's death. When the news was announced that David Cameron was cutting short his... Continue11 April 2013
Posted by Alastair Campbell
MPs must surely (if respectfully) DEBATE the Thatcher legacy today, not merely pay tribute
If there is one thing Margaret Thatcher liked it was a good argument; and if there was one place where she felt those arguments should be held, it was in the House of Commons. So whilst it is right a... Continue10 April 2013
Posted by Alastair Campbell
What did the Romans ever do for us (EU section)?
As David Cameron seemingly spends another weekend deciding whether, where and when to make his much vaunted speech on Europe ... as the rest of us ponder the remarkable failure of leadership that has ... Continue12 January 2013
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On Cameron doing little right, Clegg’s resilience, Miliband’s possible breakthrough moment
So, to the excellent question I was asked at a software conference yesterday - is David Cameron doing anything right, does Nick Clegg have a future, and is Ed Miliband electable as Prime Minister? I ... Continue5 October 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
22 July 2012
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.