By Dave’s friends shall we know him?
No doubt what the Westminster bubble, politicians and media alike, saw as the main political event yesterday, with hour after hour of live coverage on the election for the new Speaker, and reams abo... Continue23 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
The Speaker has to balance tradition and change – but defend Parliament
Whoever becomes Speaker today will start their tenure, as have their predecessors, by being 'dragged reluctantly' to the chair. One of those traditions. Like the Queen at Ascot, and rain at Wimbledon... Continue22 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Less a blog than an apology for not having done one
Since starting this blogging malarkey some months back, I have done at least one every day. Obsessive, moi? This is really just a way of keeping up that record, though when we go away for our summer ... Continue21 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
The day Lions skipper Paul O’Connell took my trousers down
I thought that might grab some attention as Mr O'C prepares to lead out the Lions in South Africa, and I promise I will come on to the debagging incident in a moment. But first a brief message from J... Continue20 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On the Iraq inquiry, Independent article wrong
Guardian online have quoted me accurately, whilst this morning's Independent misrepresented my position, on the Iraq war inquiry. The Guardian was quoting what I said at an event at the Commons last ... Continue19 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Thank you to three readers, now please get involved
This blog comes courtesy of three readers of previous blogs, whose ideas will hopefully spark debate and involvement from others. First, thanks to Jane Appleton who had the idea of trying to make 'Fa... Continue19 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
18 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Bad times in Belfast, great day for Burnley, odd statement from Ed Balls
A changed, more peaceful Northern Ireland is one of Labour's proudest achievements. It has been wonderful, in recent times, to visit the place and find yourself talking to people about the weather, fo... Continue18 June 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A plea for five-figure cyber-donations
I am determined to get my first big cyber-donation for Leukaemia Research, so please pass this among any rich friends and relatives you think might have a spare fifty grand, or any businesses who are... Continue17 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.