People strangely unmoved by Cameron, but Labour need to get going now
To the lovely setting of Knowsley Park near Liverpool last night, and a speech to pensions experts. No, wait, wait, the specific brief was 'anything but pensions' so don't go away. Of course pensions... Continue7 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A fascinating day with ‘challenging’ kids
Had a fascinating time yesterday, my first day as part of an education experiment. I was teaching a group of 'challenging' teenagers who have gone through the school system without overly troubling th... Continue2 October 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Tories won’t have liked it as much as they were hoping to
It is quite something to go from one full on campaign (the general election in May) into another (the Labour leadership election) and then within three days of your unexpected win make a hugely antici... Continue28 September 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Nothing to say and so little time not to say it
Not had time to watch any news or read any papers (except over shoulders of fellow tube travellers) so beyond knowing that the Pope is in town after a successful Scottish leg of his UK tour, that Bor... Continue17 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 ... Continue18 July 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A few musings on diaries (mine) and memoirs (Peter M’s)
The Daily Telegraph yesterday asked me to fill their notebook slot with any thoughts inspired by the coverage of Peter Mandelson's book. Here they are, as printed in the paper today. One of the reas... Continue14 July 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Gove’s schoool cuts are madness, and Clegg’s Camerosexual support horrible
I was surprised during the election that the parties did not get pushed harder to define what they meant by 'frontline services.' As the election fall-out continues, it would seem from Michael Gove y... Continue6 July 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Government moving to sensible (Labour) policy on immigration. Ok on pension age too
This coalition malarkey is proving to be even more consensual than we thought. It now appears that whatever immigration policy people voted for, what they are probably going to get is neither the one ... Continue25 June 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.