28 October 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Forget the anti-politics politician stuff about Boris – we are witnessing a ruthless power play
As Boris Johnson charmingly and ruthlessly exploits the Olympics to build and extend his profile, he is beginning to remind me of another blonde charismatic Tory, namely Michael Heseltine. The more B... Continue1 August 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Let’s hope Cameron and Osborne read and heed Heseltine’s lesson in The Times
Michael Heseltine has personal wealth, and a lifestyle, that is far removed from the vast bulk of people living in Britain's inner cities, let alone those who took part in the riots. He spends his wor... Continue23 August 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Hezza signals discontent at lack of Cameron grip, but Osborne won’t U-turn yet
I got back from Leicester in time to catch a bit of Question Time and was interested to see that the audience seemed mildly supportive of the government's U-turn on the sell-off of forests. It was a ... Continue18 February 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Hughes a riskier appointment than Hezza
There is nothing wrong with governments looking to politicians not actually inside the government, but broadly supportive of it, to do a job of work for them. So Michael Heseltine as an advisor on gro... Continue29 December 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.