4 February 2020
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Ecclestone undermines his own success with alarming views on Hitler
It's hard to see why Bernie Ecclestone chose to give an interview to The Times, which appears today under the headlines 'Hitler? He got things done, says Ecclestone' as a news story on Page 3, and, on... Continue4 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
When the conmen move more quickly than the council
I try hard to avoid being a grumpy old man on here, but every now and then ... This story starts in mid May, when in the post was a card from 'Parcel Express UK' advising me they had tried to deliver... Continue3 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Andrew Lansley done up like a kipper
You won't have found too many words of praise for journalists on here, so stand by for a rare event. I refer to a journalist I have never met, named Sally Gainsbury, who works for a magazine I don't ... Continue2 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A day spent interviewing footballers, then being interviewed by a transvestite comedian
Just missed the train from Preston by a few minutes, so time to knock out a quick blog. Not seen a paper or the news for two or three days, and worried the internet connection won't last, so not riski... Continue1 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
When the power of black eyes fades
What with meetings, family stuff, a funeral and then a train journey north, I missed all the political excitement yesterday. I saw a couple of headlines suggesting Peter Mandelson was suggesting the e... Continue30 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
New Parliament will look very different. The younger the better
Funny old world ... I was just arriving at Wimbledon, trying to find a telly that would be showing the Lions match, saying to my son that when we came here last year we were with Alan Milburn ... when... Continue27 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Two nice surprises, sad end to day
Two nice surprises yesterday, three if you include the speed with which The Spectator backed down and apologised, as per yesterday's blog. First, speaking at a conference I fully expected to be a bi... Continue26 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Apology from the Spectator on Iraq boosts Henry Hodge fund
I have never been a fan of the libel laws, and contrary to the claims of some in the media, I rarely bother to complain about things written about me. Life is too short and in any event if people in o... Continue25 June 2009
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.