Alastair Campbell
Diaries Volume Three: Power and Responsibility
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099493471
- author:
- Alastair Campbell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arrow
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 752
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Britain, 21st century history: from c 2000 -, Biography & Autobiography, British & Irish history, Central government, Diaries, letters & journals, Memoirs, c 2000 to c 2010, Biography/Autobiography, Biography & Autobiography /
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Alastair Campbell Diaries: Volume Three Power and Responsibility 1999-2001 This third volume of Alastair Campbell's daily account of life at the centre of government marks a turning point in New Labour's history. The period begins with conflict in Kosovo and ends on September 11, 2001, a day that would change the course of politics forever. Campbell provides graphic accounts of domestic crises, including foot-and-mouth disease and protests over fuel prices, as well as high-profile resignations and controversies such as Peter Mandelson's second departure. Despite these challenges, Labour won a second successive landslide election victory, which is recorded in detail alongside significant policy achievements like devolution to Northern Ireland. The diary entries offer a unique insight into the inner workings of the Blair government during this period, revealing both the triumphs and the turmoil that defined New Labour's time in office.