It’s my book and I’ll plug if I want to (…at least until the alcohol crisis subsides)
We were up in Scotland for Christmas, internet connection suitably weak, cycling conditions wet but beautiful, mental health conditions the usual end of old year/start of new up and down, so I laid of... Continue3 January 2014
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On immigration, Europe and much else besides, it’s time Cameron stopped letting myth drive policy
If anyone needs any more evidence of how sustained media lies and distorted agenda setting has created a people out of touch with its own country, please take a look at this piece of work by IpsosMori... Continue15 December 2013
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Memories of Mandela: uniquely inspiring, a good man responsible for great things
Well, I suppose we have all had a long time to get used to the idea it might happen, but that does not minimise the sadness, nor the sense of loss, that he has finally gone. Both are reflections of th... Continue6 December 2013
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Cameron and Johnson share prices falling simultaneously, Osborne supporters note
David Cameron's all-over-the-shopness continues apace, with one of his 'strategists' (sic) briefing that his new 'strategy' (sic) is to steal any good ideas put forward by Labour. In tones reminiscent... Continue30 November 2013
Posted by Alastair Campbell
29 November 2013
Posted by Alastair Campbell
If only Smart Alec Salmond could have brought himself to say ‘don’t know’ to some of the questions
The focus for both sides of the Scottish independence campaign is the large number of people saying 'don't know' whenever a pollster asks them how they intend to vote in the referendum next September.... Continue27 November 2013
Posted by Alastair Campbell
25 November 2013
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A chance to have a good laugh with Jo Brand, and stop people dying
If you like Jo Brand, if you like a good night out, if you have an empty diary on the evening of this coming Sunday November 24, and if you have a passing interest in making a small contribution to cu... Continue21 November 2013
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Guest blog from a poor soul working for Mailonline
One of the reasons I know the Mail is a horrible paper, and a horrible place to work, with horrible values, is because people who work there tell me. I keep urging them to leave, to understand that pu... Continue18 November 2013
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.