MPs expenses – time for party leaders to meet again
A few weeks ago, when the expenses row was simmering not boiling, David Cameron suggested to Gordon Brown that he and Nick Clegg (the leader of the Liberal Democrats) get together and try to work out ... Continue9 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Should happiness replace prosperity as national goal?
John Prescott once gave Tony Blair a gift of a plastic fish which, if you pressed it, would sing 'don't worry, be happy' to the former Prime Minister. I thought of that as I read the views on the... Continue8 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Musings from a sleepless night
If you read The Blair Years, you will know that I get the occasional night of insomnia. This is the end of one. Fiona always says, when I nudge her awake to say I haven't slept, 'you've slept more t... Continue7 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Darren Fletcher – an injustice that has to be righted
Despite the objections of one son, who thinks Burnley fans should not attend Manchester United matches, I went with my other son, who supports Manchester United, to see his team beat Arsenal. It was ... Continue6 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Maggie’s legacy not as great as she thinks
The right-wing papers have had a showering of hagiography for Margaret Thatcher in recent days, to coincide with the 30th anniversary of her coming to power. Most of it has focussed on the economic (... Continue5 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Here’s hoping Cardiff is metaphor for Cameron
It is hard not to feel some sympathy for Cardiff. In the space of one afternoon, both their football and rugby teams crashed out in the closest, cruellest manner possible. A few weeks ago, Cardiff Ci... Continue4 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
3 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
2 May 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Journalism – print first, think later
Following on from yesterday's rebuttal of the TB/AC anti-gay smear re the new poet laureate, I have another good example of 'print now, think later' for you. I mentioned I was at the Sport Industry A... Continue2 May 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.