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Many mistakes yes, but no lies, no deceit, no secret deals, no ‘sexing up’. And ultimately a matter of leadership and judgement

There was an awful lot to take in from Sir John Chilcot's half hour statement, and there will be more to take in from the two million plus words he published when people get round to reading it, and t... Continue

At last – something Obama cannot do well

Lesser mortals among the fraternity known as 'world leaders' may take a little comfort from the fact that finally, Barack Obama has been found wanting. Luckily for the President, who can make fly-swa... Continue

16 July 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Contrast Cheney and Bush

'Washington trembles at the return of Darth Vadar', as one headline has it, might be overstating things, but Dick Cheney's 'don't go quietly' approach to former Vice Presidency-dom is certainly attrac... Continue

24 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.