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In the shadows

Though Alastair Campbell did not hold an elected office, as director of communications and strategy at 10 Downing Street, he was widely acknowledged as "the second most powerful person in Britain".

The former journalist, who acted as PM Tony Blair's media and policy advisor, preferred to work in the shadows – but has been thrust centre stage.


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	In the shadows Though Alastair Campbell did not hold an elected office, as director of communications and strategy at 10 Downing Street, he was widely acknowledged as "the second most powerful person in Britain". The former journalist, who acted as PM Tony Blair's media and policy advisor, preferred to work in the shadows – but has been thrust centre stage.