Donald Malcolm

is the pseudonym for a former lobby correspondent and Labour party spin doctor.

Gordon and Dave play the expectations game

It’s not in Cameron’s interest for Brown to do too badly in Crewe, says Donald Malcolm

First Posted May 19, 2008

A Tory victory in the upcoming by-election is not a foregone conclusion

First Posted May 6, 2008

Difficult. But Nick Clegg's arrival could make all the difference, writes Donald Malcolm

First Posted January 11, 2008

But two-and-a-half more years is a very long time in politics, argues Donald Malcolm

First Posted December 3, 2007

An embarrassing YouTube clip is the only sign of mayoral wannabe Boris, says Donal Malcolm

First Posted November 13, 2007

The best reason for Brown to call a snap election is a shortage of hard cash

First Posted October 3, 2007

One man can save them from election disaster - and it's not Cameron, reports Donald Malcolm

First Posted October 1, 2007

A photo-op with these two giants won't make Johnson mayor of London

First Posted August 14, 2007