24 September 2018
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Iraq certainly, but Northern Ireland and Kosovo big parts of Blair legacy
As I said yesterday, it is not easy to edit a third of a million words down to a couple of double page newspaper spreads. So I am not at all critical of The Guardian for the choices they have made i... Continue15 January 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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... Continue12 September 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On Piers Morgan’s wedding, education, Moat, Iraq, celebocracy and Dacre being a wimp
Apart from lots of journos who send their kids to private schools doing their best to suggest Michael Gove's cocks-up are not too serious, and David Cameron being 'terrified' of London state comprehen... Continue11 July 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Ideas please for weight-losing, a PS on Piers Morgan
I promise I am not coming over all girly, in a 'does my bum look big in this?' kind of way, but I am on the lookout for a few quickfire diet ideas. Having just stepped on the weighing scales - someth... Continue7 July 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Why Sir Trevor did no favours for Cameron
If I say 'Gordon Brown/Piers Morgan interview' the chances are it will trigger some kind of response, that a memory either of the event or of the coverage will come to mind. It showed a more human si... Continue16 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
People may listen more to the political GB having heard the personal GB
As expected, fairly mixed reviews for the GB interview with Piers Morgan. Some can't get beyond their loathing of Piers. Others can't get beyond their negativity about GB. But it is always important ... Continue15 February 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A celeb fest in my weekend of culture
With Burnley out of the Cup, a spare Saturday has emerged which has allowed my book publicist to crowbar in a bit more culture, and book-plugging. As I am more Radio 5 than Radio 4, especially on Sat... Continue13 February 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On GB’s tears with Piers, and my emotional moment with Marr
Some commentators are already suggesting GB must have gone into his interview with Piers Morgan with his express purpose of crying over the loss of his daughter. I have not seen the interview but I... Continue7 February 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.