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29 November 2012
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28 November 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A brief history of the many ‘last chance saloons’ in which our press have drunk to excess
It is not often that I give over this space to a Tory MP, let alone one who was closely involved in David Cameron's failed efforts to secure a Parliamentary majority. However, as the bulk of the pres... Continue26 November 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A couple of good signs amid fast-changing economic scene
One of my main themes out on the speaking circuit is that Europe is not adapting quickly enough or well enough to perhaps the single most important geostrategic change happening today - the shift of p... Continue22 November 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
No matter how good or bad Crosby may be, Cameron remains the problem
Quite a few journalists at last night's Portland Communications pub quiz, and one or two of them asking me what I thought of the Tories' planned hiring of Australian consultant Lynton Crosby. The gene... Continue21 November 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
19 November 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Easy to blame politicians and media for apathy, but public need to take a look at themselves too
The government has rightly been criticised for the lacklustre nature of their campaign to promote the need for their 'flagship' policy of Police Crime Commissioners. Likewise the media has been crit... Continue17 November 2012
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.