6 April 2018
Posted by Alastair Campbell
To get all-party support, Cameron should indicate likely acceptance of Leveson plans when he appears
Love him or hate him (I lean more to the former camp, you may be surprised to know) Tony Blair reminded a lot of people yesterday why he became the most successful political leader of recent times, an... Continue29 May 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Murdoch’s problems may be bigger than we thought
I spoke at two very different events yesterday, and got some interesting insights into two subjects I think about a fair bit, Rupert Murdoch's influence, and (unrelated), mental health. The first eve... Continue24 May 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Submission to the Leveson Inquiry
Something has gone wrong with the paragraph numbering but if you can ignore that, here is the second submission I made to the Inquiry in advance of giving evidence earlier today. SECOND SUBMISSION TO... Continue14 May 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron wrong if he thinks sacking nine out of ten civil servants the answer to his problems
Not much doubt which will be the most read newspaper in Whitehall today... the Daily Telegraph, which leads on a story headlined 'worst civil servants to be sacked,' and includes the remarkable line f... Continue11 May 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Leveson drama will run and run, but double dip recession is event of the week
A Tory strategist (now there's a rare bird) is quoted in the FT today as saying 'I don't think there will be a permanent impact [from recent troubles] if we can show we are a competent government.' T... Continue27 April 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron’s woes a mix of out of touchness and media revenge re Leveson
I resisted the many requests from Sunday newspapers to offer crisis comms advice to Number 10 as a combination of granny tax, tax cuts for the rich, pasties, petrol panic and a Tory funding scandal co... Continue1 April 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
There could be many more Inequality Moments this week
I am due to be sitting on the This Week sofa with Michael Portillo on Thursday, when doubtless post-Budget discussion will dominate. As regular viewers will know, the show kicks off with Andrew Neil ... Continue20 March 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Guest blog on the need for the public to see the full story re Motorman
An interesting piece from Brian Cathcart, a founder of the Hacked Off campaign, who teaches journalism at Kingston University London, on the campaign's website. There is an open secret at the Leveson... Continue12 March 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.