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Good luck to the pro-UK-in-EU campaign. Even having this damned referendum is bad for Britain

So the pro-Britain in Europe campaign moves into a different phase today, with M and S former boss Stuart Rose fronting up a collection of business people and politicians who have the considerable tas... Continue

Piers’ and Cameron’s potshots at TB beneath two such ‘giants’

You've really got to love Piers Morgan ... Oh ok, you don't, and I realised even as I was typing the words that 'you've really got to love Piers Morgan' can take its place among the more idiotic order... Continue

12 September 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Saatchi and Saatchi and my part in their piss-up

To the Saatchi Gallery last night after a plaintive call from a Labour Saatchi person (oh yes, they exist) to say the Saatchi and Saatchi 40th anniversary bash was a bit of a Tory wipe out. Hardly su... Continue

10 September 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

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

Maggie’s legacy not as great as she thinks

The right-wing papers have had a showering of hagiography for Margaret Thatcher in recent days, to coincide with the 30th anniversary of her coming to power. Most of it has focussed on the economic (... Continue

5 May 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.