Big Society looking thin after Cameron’s Liverpool trip
As David Cameron works away in the US - gee what a Big Society that is - let us consider what we learned from yesterday's (re)launch of his Big Society back home. We learned that his favourite Grang... Continue20 July 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Osborne’s cuts move from needed to macho and ideological
The tone surrounding the public spending debate has shifted up, or rather down, a few gears as ministers move from general direction to specific changes. Though there remains a honeymoon feel to a lo... Continue17 July 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Big Society no laughing matter – but enjoy the film!
Despite having more money than they know what to do with, the Tories' broadcasts have been dreadful. Despite having next to no money, Labour's have been terrific, for which thanks to Mark Lucas at Sil... Continue4 May 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
No complacency, variants on a theme
Doubtless a few polls will be kicking around this weekend, and after my message to Labour yesterday to guard against complacency in the face of the BNP, a warning to the Tories today. December 5, 19... Continue24 October 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron has an army of spin doctors – aka journalists
For those of you who don't get the New Statesman, here is the piece I have written for this week's issue, on the media's love-in with David Cameron. Have vlogged on similar subject. Accustomed though... Continue18 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Why Tories and media cannot stomach GCSE success story
Lots of happy young people around today as the GCSE success story unfolds around the country. Cue lots of middle-aged, middle-class, media-driven moaning about dumbing down. There is something pecul... Continue27 August 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
JP is right there was no proper campaign but Tories still weak
I might not express myself in exactly the same way as John Prescott, but it is hard to disagree with his assessment on the Go Fourth website that there was a lack of proper campaigning in the run up t... Continue5 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Boris, the Tories and the tummy-tickling poodle press
Imagine that Mayor Ken Livinsgtone had been in contact with, and made odd public comments about, a Labour MP at the centre of a police investigation? Imagine that this had led to an inquiry which, wh... Continue6 March 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.