4 February 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Labour must expose Gove’s politicisation of education curriculum for what it is
First, I will declare an interest, in pointing out that my partner Fiona Millar is a founder of, and regular contributor to, the Local Schools Network, which exists to support and promote the many g... Continue21 May 2014
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron’s religious ramblings: if this is leadership God help us
Not that long ago David Cameron was comparing his religious faith to a fuzzy radio signal in the Chiltern Hills. Now it is The Big Thing. It seems to be the driver of his life and his politics and he ... Continue18 April 2014
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Wonderful send off for Mark Bennett RIP
What a beautiful day and what a wonderful send off for Mark Bennett, the Mayor of Lambeth and my former right-hand man Mark Bennett, who died of a heart attack aged 44. St Leonard's Church was packed... Continue21 March 2014
Posted by Alastair Campbell
19 March 2014
Posted by Alastair Campbell
It should not be a shock that the Education Secretary’s kids go to State schools
I am pleased that Michael Gove and his fellow journalist wife Sarah Vine have chosen to send their daughter to a State school. Less pleasing is the idea generated by the coverage that this is some gr... Continue8 March 2014
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Both business and politics struggling to adapt to changed reputations
Overcoming my slight fear of heights, I took the lift to the top of The Gherkin today to take part in the launch of Portland's new document on trust and reputation, Bringing Business Home. Whether me... Continue12 February 2014
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Miliband party reforms an opportunity to take broader message of change to the country
If the battles fought by Neil Kinnock and John Smith to change the Labour Party seem like an age ago, that is because they were. It is now more than 20 years since they fought for the principle of O... Continue1 February 2014
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Self interested media/business attacks on 50p an opportunity for Labour (with PS on hypocrite Dacre)
As the debate over Labour's 50p tax plans develops, it is worth remembering that a small proportion of people will be affected by it, but that a very large proportion of the small proportion will be w... Continue27 January 2014
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.