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Loose ends for James Murdoch, Coulson’s vetting and Cameron’s false allegations re me

A few thoughts on some of the many loose ends still threatening to stifle the full truth or, perhaps, strangle some of the key players in the phone hacking scandal. First, for James Murdoch - I am fi... Continue

Steve Coogan spot on in asking where Paul Dacre is in all this. But his time is surely coming

I don't know Steve Coogan but I thought he did a very good job on Newsnight last night, in particular in seeking to make sure the focus from the phonehacking scandal is not just restricted to the News... Continue

9 July 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Coulson departure was Dambuster 1; News’ admission of liability could be Dambuster 2

It never ceases to amaze me how media organisations, so sharp and skilful in covering other people's crises, are often so poor at handling their own. I have been saying here since well before the las... Continue

9 April 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

With thanks to Robert Peston, another phone-hacking blog

I have had one of those days so far ... an in-tray that started quite light suddenly became a lot heavier and instead of having around a dozen things on my immediate 'to do' list I had a lot more, and... Continue

24 January 2011

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.