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183. From Bradford to Westminster: Faith, Identity, and Power (Naz Shah)

How did Naz Shah’s experience growing up in Bradford and her experience with her family in the legal system influence her to go into politics? What does it mean for a political party to truly “sta... Continue

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... Continue

19 June 2009

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

A tribute to a lovely man

I make no apology for renewing so soon the appeal I made here yesterday for donations towards Leukaemia Research's Big 5-0 campaign, in which we are trying to get fifty donations of fifty thousand pou... Continue

18 June 2009

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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... Continue

18 June 2009

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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... Continue

17 June 2009

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

On two inquiries

What with the extraordinary events unfolding in Iran, and the announcement of the inquiry into the war in Iraq, there was no room on the main news last night for the case of Christine Laird, who was a... Continue

16 June 2009

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

From India to Iran to Labour wit

If diplomacy is war by other means, sometimes the same can be said of sport, which is why an India-Pakistan cricket match has long been on my list of 'must see before I die' sporting events. The app... Continue

15 June 2009

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

Memories of Princess Diana

We had a nice time at the Althorp literary festival, the first that Fiona and I have done with separate his'n'hers sessions on our books, me on All In The Mind, Fiona on her Secret World of the Workin... Continue

14 June 2009

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Posted by Alastair Campbell

A House Divided?

There has been a good response to the latest email I sent out to Go Fourth supporters this week. I know there will be some crossover between Go Fourth subscribers and people who visit here, but though... Continue

13 June 2009

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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.

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