6 April 2018
Posted by Alastair Campbell
By-election coverage still showing gap between media and public mood on governing parties
Ladies and gentlemen, at the risk of appearing arrogant and boastful about my own considerable skills and experience in political strategy, may I take you back to my blog of January 2, headlined Both ... Continue14 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Time for the right-wing US prophets of hate to change their tune
Thankfully, my Saturday evening tweet referring to the 'murder' of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was premature. However, the sentiment of hope that Saturday's shootings might lead to a calming of t... Continue10 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Media still pandering to the Cameron-Coulson line
Longer than usual blog today, most of it not written by me. You'll have to wait a bit for the point, but with thanks to the Labour Party's media monitoring department, I want to begin with an account ... Continue6 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Good hype (Ed Miliband speech tomorrow) and bad hype (The Archers)
Hype can be a very dangerous business, and The Archers is the latest commodity to find itself damaged by it. I am not an Archers' fan, but Fiona is and yesterday, the biggest anticipation of the day ... Continue3 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On three pictures of Clegg, Assange and Obama, and how conventional wisdoms can be wrong
Papers wise I have only seen The Guardian and the Financial Times today and my eye was particularly drawn to three photos. One of Nick Clegg (FT). One of Julian Assange (Guardian). One of Barack Obama... Continue17 December 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
WikiLeaks supporters and lawyers spinning with the best of them
Once a newsworthy event becomes a full-blown media frenzy, there comes a point where separating fact from fantasy, comment from conspiracy, and hard information from spin becomes virtually impossible.... Continue8 December 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On World Cups, wheelie bags, and the disadvantages of a free media
First, re the World Cup location announcements, part of you wants to say these are visionary decisions which will help two important countries build a more modern and relevant global identity, and pro... Continue3 December 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On the rebirth of political memoirs – reprinted from The Bookseller
Well, we're having a right old book day are we not. Bad Sex Awards pitch this morning (I liked the line from journalist John Rentoul that it was 'triple bluff') and now I offer you the article I penne... Continue19 November 2010
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.