Or not always. They end up in front of the courts and in front of a justice system and I look forward to the day when Mr Blair is not in front of establishment stooges. But in The Hague, facing war...

Alastair John Campbell is a British journalist, author, strategist, broadcaster and activist. He worked as Blair's spokesman and campaign director (1994–1997), then as Downing Street Press Secretary. He returned as campaign director for the 2005 United Kingdom general election in Blair's third win. See also: Alistair Campbell, New Labour, Alastair Lorne Campbell of Airds, Alistair, Tony Blair, Fiona Millar.