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“I never met David Kelly, but I knew from what he told other people that this was not his view. The BBC were saying that Tony Blair was making up lies so that he could send young men and women to war, maybe to die. I think that if the BBC had done their jobs professionally, they'd have realised that you couldn't justify what they said. And nothing has emerged since to justify that report.”

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Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell is a British journalist known for his extensive experience in politics and media. He served as the Prime Minister's Spokesperson under Tony Blair's government, playing a significant role in political communication. more

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