New Labour guru’s appointment was supposed to be a media masterstroke – but his attempts to spin series from hell backfired spectacularly
New Labour guru’s appointment was supposed to be a media masterstroke – but his attempts to spin series from hell backfired spectacularly
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Former PM’s team suggested initial less-politicised drafts seemed patronising and appealed to ‘fuddy-duddy Britain’
Sir Keir Starmer’s appointment of the ‘Prince of Darkness’ reflects flaws in his leadership
The UK’s first ‘spin doctor’ was immensely valuable to those he served. But he always felt entitled to more, says political…
CNBC’s Tania Bryer talks to Alastair Campbell, former director of communications and strategy for the Blair Labour government,…
