Byers on the ropes - again
Press Review 9 May 2002
Spin has damaged politics, admits Campbell
News Article 9 May 2002
The government's communications chief, Alastair Campbell, has called for an end to the politics of spin.
Downing Street defends Byers over spin row
News Article 7 May 2002
The prime minister has full confidence in Stephen Byers despite claims that he is a "disgraceful liar" who misled parliament over the resignation of his PR chief Martin Sixsmith.
Written answers in a spin
Press Review 7 May 2002
Lobby gets overhaul
Press Review 3 May 2002
Lobby changes announced
News Article 3 May 2002
The government has announced that the centuries-old Westminster lobby briefing system is to be radically reformed - prompting claims that the government is attempting to neuter journalists.
Whitehall chief backs 'spin doctors'
Press Review 1 May 2002
Blair loses trust
Press Review 29 April 2002
Mowlam slams 'despicable' Labour spinners
News Article 15 April 2002
Former Northern Ireland secretary Mo Mowlam is to make a scathing attack on the "vicious, violent and horrible behaviour" of her former cabinet colleagues.
Humphreys fights back
Press Review 11 April 2002
Labour chief attacks Today
Press Review 10 April 2002
Sixsmith delivers ultimatum
Press Review 1 April 2002
MoD 'bruiser' to get Sixsmith post
Press Review 27 March 2002
'Spin doctors' face curbs
Press Review 27 March 2002
Livingstone faces anger at aide move
Press Review 27 March 2002
