4 February 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
John Prescott’s spat with Sunday Times underlines extent of made up anonymous quotes in papers
Good to see that John Prescott has lost none of his old fire, and none of his new ability to use social media to get heard. His extraction via twitter of an apology from the Sunday Times over a quote... Continue13 June 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Twitterbanter with Piers apart, the Jonathan Rees questions will have to be answered
Whether people agree or disagree with what the Blair government did with regard to Iraq, I don't think anyone can say we have not answered questions on the subject. In addition to the four inquiries ... Continue12 June 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
In light of Robert Gates’ speech, Cameron should set European defence reform as major objective
By far the most significant UK political event yesterday was the speech by outgoing US Defence Secretary Robert Gates. His warning to European allies that they risked military irrelevance, and that t... Continue11 June 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron’s new NHS position leaves health professionals more confused than ever
There was a fascinating discussion on Newsnight of the latest twist in the tale of David Cameron and the NHS last night. On one side of Jeremy Paxman sat Nick Clegg's chief of staff, Norman Lamb, and... Continue8 June 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Osborne will love today’s IMF headlines, but HATE the piece comparing him with GB
I claim no special insight into, or influence over, George Osborne. It was interesting however to note that within a day or two of my suggesting here that he needed to step up the communication of his... Continue7 June 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Osborne needs to start explaining Plan A, or work on Plan B
There is something to be said for George Osborne's modus operandi - which is to set bold strokes, speak in public when he has to, but otherwise keep his head down. It is an approach, however, which s... Continue4 June 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Lansley’s health and social care problems now as much about social care as health
It is somewhat unfortunate for Andrew Lansley that the legislation on which his reputation and legacy will depend is called the Health and Social Care Bill. Up till recently, it was the health part o... Continue2 June 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Fatal consequences of benefit changes
Today's blog is given over to the letter in The Guardian from leading mental health experts and charities, on the impact of some of the government's welfare reforms. It is self-explanatory. Reform of... Continue1 June 2011
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.