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Chiller thriller Moscow's Gorky Park is a less sinister place than when Martin Cruz Smith set his spy thriller there. John Kampfner reports. The Guardian, December 10th 2005 If there was a cage, he'd rattle it Richard Ingrams remembers one of Britain's most accomplished investigative journalists in My Friend Footy, says John Kampfner. The Observer, November 20th 2005 A very corporate loss of nerve With licence fee negotiations at a critical point, the word from the top is clear: ministers must be placated. The muzzling of BBC journalism that began with Hutton is far from over. New Statesman, October 10th 2005 Why I'm a red and still a blue Why on earth does a leftie such as me support Chelsea, where the cheapest ticket is £45 and there are no concessions for children? The Observer Sport Monthly, October 2nd 2005 He did more than anyone to restore faith in politicians In the early hours of May 2 1997 Robin Cook made the short journey from his constituency count to Edinburgh airport. He was due to join Tony Blair and Labour's leading lights at the Festival Hall to celebrate the party's return from the wilderness after 18 years. But the man who was to be foreign secretary was depressed. The Guardian, August 8th 2005 Robin Cook was one of the greats – out of office In government he struggled to meet his own and others’ expectations. Out of office he was truly one of the greats. The Sunday Times, August 7th 2005 It is easier to diminish our freedoms than to root out the terrorist threat In December 2002, I was told the following: "The Islamists use Britain as a propaganda base, but wouldn't do anything to a country that harbours them and gives them freedom to act." The Independent on Sunday, August 7th 2005 The Tories' self-hatred and harrumphing has to stop As he searches for his legacy, beyond the calamity that is Iraq, the broken dreams of Europe and the inconclusive revival of the public services, Tony Blair can afford a quiet smile at his biggest achievement. The Guardian, August 2nd 2005 Challenge, don't emote In times of uncertainty, journalism of the left must not accept the status quo. The Guardian, July 26th 2005 Interview - Patricia Hewitt 'People need to stand up against the perverted form of Islam that a minority of Muslims wants to impose'. Patricia Hewitt interviewed by John Kampfner. New Statesman, July 25th 2005 Interview - Gordon Brown It's strange when a politician urges people to make the politicians try harder, but that is the Chancellor's message. Gordon Brown interviewed by John Kampfner. New Statesman, July 4th 2005 Older articles are archived and can be found in the New Statesman and Newspapers sections. |
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