Cameron had better be sure he’s right
So David Cameron has pronounced that Andy Coulson is safe in his job. Assuming Mr Cameron does the basics of leadership, that means he has satisfied himself that his communications director did noth... Continue9 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Guardian scoop has big questions for press, cops and Cameron
It is not often that a breaking news story stops me getting into the car and going to see my Mum up north before heading on to Burnley tomorrow to carry on with the film I am making on the club's pro... Continue8 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Divisive legend: Lance Armstrong
There are few more divisive sportsmen than Lance Armstrong. To some (many of them French, who would rather one of their own had dominated the Tour de France) he is a cheat who could not have achieved... Continue7 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
First hug a hoodie, now grab a gay
I was asked to write a blog for LabourList with a Pride London theme. Here it is, but it's also here. David Cameron last week chose an exclusive central London venue, the Paramount Club, with a ticke... Continue6 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Mail on Scumday’s wonderful account of Lansley’s kipperdom
As you may know, the Daily Mail and Mail on Scumday are not allowed in the house. It's the same rule I apply to dogshit. But I confess to taking a sneak peek online today, to see whether the Scumday... Continue5 July 2009
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
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.