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One man’s White Christmas joy is another’s football disaster

Both partner and daughter have woken to utter 'oh no' as they have seen the mild rain failing, helping to melt the lying snow, and dent the chances of a White Christmas. He has a lot to answer for do... Continue

Joy and beauty and a night of magic

Many thanks for all the tweets and Facebook messages during and after Burnley's fabulous win over Manchester United.  I know the non sports fans among regulars here prefer me to go on about politics... Continue

20 August 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.