Donald Malcolm

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

Gordon Brown needs to improve his spin

Brown was losing the PR battle to Cameron. Donald Malcolm reports on a much-needed reshuffle

First Posted October 7, 2008

The banking crisis has played into Brown’s hands. Tories must bide their time, says Donald Malcolm

First Posted October 2, 2008

The former Cabinet heavyweight would present Gordon Brown with a formidable challenge, writes Donald Malcolm

First Posted September 16, 2008

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