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‘Too complacent’: how Blair’s advisers misjudged his disastrous WI speech

Former PM’s team suggested initial less-politicised drafts seemed patronising and appealed to ‘fuddy-duddy Britain’

The Guardian - UK

Tony Blair gives Shabana Mahmood stamp of approval amid Labour leadership speculation

The former prime minister praised the home secretary’s ‘radical’ style and the ‘political philosophy’ behind her immigration crackdown, comparing it to his own approach in power

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker to take over Southbank Centre for The Rest is Fest podcast event

Goalhanger are hitting the Southbank Centre next year to give Londoners a chance to see live versions of their hit podcasts

Evening Standard

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Starmer can’t afford to sack McSweeney, MPs say, as new year coup rumours swirl

The prime minister says he’s been ‘assured’ that no one in Downing Street briefed against his health secretary, amid claims that his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney is ‘unsackable’

The Independent UK

Starmer’s shambles in No 10 risks handing power to Farage, Alastair Campbell warns

Intervention by Tony Blair’s former director of communications comes as the PM is under pressure to sack his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney

The Independent UK

Police make arrest over collapse of Alastair Campbell son’s football betting fund

Rory Campbell launched the fund in 2017, vowing to beat the bookies with bets on games around Europe

Evening Standard

A Former Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Was “Instantly Smitten” with Princess Diana, a Royal Author Says

Tony Blair's press secretary, Alastair Campbell, described Diana as "absolutely, spellbindingly, drop-dead gorgeous" and helped coin her nickname, "The People's Princess."

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Voices: With Mandy-gate, has Keir Starmer finally run out of luck?

COMMENT: Just when the prime minister hoped his fortunes might at last be turning, his now former ambassador to Washington is embarrassed to the point of sacking by new details about his friendship with his paedophile ‘best pal’ – and days before a crucial state visit by Donald Trump, writes…

The Independent UK

Lucas Paqueta considers suing the FA over failed Man City move after spot-fixing acquittal

Paqueta was nearing an £80m move to Man City in August 2023 before the spot-fixing charges emerged

The Independent UK

‘A class act’: Tim Allan, the former Blair ‘smoother’ recalled to Downing Street

Described as inscrutable and smart, the PR man has a job on his hands to turn around No 10’s communications effort

The Guardian - UK

‘I became obsessed’: New Labour psychodrama grips TikTok teenagers

Nostalgic social media videos detailing Blair-Brown rivalry elicit cult following among young political fans

The Guardian - UK

Lucas Paqueta to consider legal action against FA after acquittal for spot-fixing charges

West Ham star’s lawyer sets out his client’s options after judgment on two-year investigation

Evening Standard

Lucas Paqueta eager to ‘play with a smile’ again as he is cleared of spot-fixing

The Brazilian was charged by the Football Association in May 2024.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer urged to honour pledge to embed speaking skills in England’s schools

Alastair Campbell and children’s author Michael Rosen among advocates calling for oracy to be in curriculum

The Guardian - UK

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Spear and loathing: 20 years since tackle on Brian O’Driscoll that changed rugby

Mealamu and Umaga’s slam-dunking of the Lions captain was typical of the game’s wild west years but it proved a watershed – and the hurt still lingers

The Guardian - UK

Posh schools, power and our class-ridden society

Letters: Readers respond to Alastair Campbell’s article on encouraging social mobility by supporting state school alumni

The Guardian - UK

If you went to state school, do you ever feel British life is rigged against you? Welcome to the 93% Club

The civil service, judiciary and media are still dominated by the privately educated 7%. Lasting change is not a pipe dream – but it’s up to us, says writer and podcaster Alastair Campbell

The Independent UK

Anti-Brexit newspaper changes name to reflect ‘reality’ of global politics

The New European will become The New World and move beyond its Remainer roots

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God saved Trump to give Europe last chance to get its act together, says Albanian prime minister

Edi Rama, who has just secured his fourth term as prime minister of Albania, warned Europe had been ‘sleepwalking’

The Independent UK

Alastair Campbell insists he and Tony Blair didn’t lie over Iraq: ‘It turned out to be untrue’

‘I know that we didn’t lie,’ Blair’s long-time adviser has insisted

The Independent UK

Trump’s involvement in Ukraine peace talks ‘giving Putin more power’, Yulia Navalnaya says

Widow of the late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny said Trump speaking to Putin “like they’re equal” is making him more powerful

The Independent UK

Anthony Scaramucci claims Elon Musk thinks ‘Trump is an idiot’

Anthony Scaramucci, who spent 11 days as Trump’s White House communications director in 2017 before he was fired, made the claims at the U.K.’s Hay Festival

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m from Glasgow – the swearing came naturally!’ The full uncensored history of The Thick of It

It was the political satire that gave us omnishambles, pet asbos and the terrifying Malcolm Tucker. Two decades on, creator Armando Iannucci and stars including Peter Capaldi and Rebecca Front lift the lid on its chaotic creation

Evening Standard

Dianaworld review: For Diana fans to enjoy — but not to trust

Generally when I’m reviewing a book on a subject I’ve written about, I turn to the index as soon as I’m bored to see if I’m quoted, so I can skip to the scintillating bits. No need to, here; I rock up in the very first paragraph of the introduction:…

Evening Standard

Backer of collapsed betting syndicate run by Alastair Campbell's son 'died before getting £160,000 investment back'

Investors have complained of losses after backing Rory Campbell’s multimillion-pound football betting firm

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