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“Tony [Blair] slowly sucked me back in for the 2005 campaign, and from six months out, I was basically working full time trying to keep the Tony[Blair] - Gordon[Brown] thing together for the campaign. It was awful.”

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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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