But it set off Test legends into an argument on live TV as Geoffrey Boycott mockingly laughed at Ponting’s assessment on BT Sport as England went 3-0 down. The tourists were unable to keep Josh Hazlewood (five for 48) at bay today as they folded from 132 for four to 218 all out in under […]
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Tories have given up on Brexit, Tony Blair’s former spin doctor Alastair Campbell tells RT (VIDEO)
Published time: 23 Nov, 2017 17:43 The Tories have given up on trying to claim Brexit is a good thing, Tony Blair’s former spin doctor Alastair Campbell has told RT. Speaking on The Alex Salmond Show, Campbell said he has never seen a more incompetent government. “I do feel that the ground is shifting. They’ve […]
Piers Morgan exposes shock Tony Blair bombshell in heated spat with Alastair Campbell
Tony Blair’s former spin doctor appeared the ITV show today promoting his new book From Blair To Brown, when Piers Morgan delivered some home truths. Campbell branded Foreign Minister Boris Johnson, 53, a “bafoon” for demanding a hard Brexit, and publicly opposing Prime Minister Theresa May, 60. “These people can’t spend five minutes in a […]
Alastair Cook punishes West Indies as England take complete charge of day-night Test
No bowling attack wants to face Cook at his obdurate best. However, it was almost painful watching a powder puff unit that betrays the West Indian greats of the past flail around in vain as England’s all-time leading run-scorer racked up a monster innings of 243 that lasted nine hours and 22 minutes. Cook’s runs […]
‘Brexit can be stopped!’ Nigel Farage in FURIOUS row after Alastair Campbell shock claim
Farage was left furious after the former Labour spin doctor was heard telling the MEP that Brexit could still be prevented, despite the fact that Prime Minister Theresa May will be invoking Article 50 for Britain to leave the European Union. “The British people in a democracy have expressed their will but they have the […]
‘Piers can speak for himself’ Susanna Reid in vicious on-air spat with Alastair Campbell
Following Speaker of The House of Commons, John Bercow’s shock call to ban the President from addressing Parliament during his upcoming State visit, Campbell urged Morgan, 51, to “be careful” when publicly lending his support to the billionaire world leader. “What is your problem with Trump?” Susanna Reid asked after Campbell supported Bercow’s proposed ban. […]
Joe Root set to be appointed next England Test captain after Alastair Cook quits role
Cook brought the curtain down on his four-year tenure during which he became England’s longest serving skipper with 59 Tests at the helm. But he admitted to Andrew Strauss that he did not have the energy to carry England through two series this summer and an Ashes tour next winter. Strauss said he did not […]
Alastair Cook quits as England Test captain: Joe Root favourite to replace him
Cook, who took over the role in 2012, has skippered England in a record 59 Tests. The 32-year-old led England to Ashes victories in 2013 and 2015, and notable series wins in both South Africa and India. But he discussed his position with ECB chairman Colin Graves on Sunday following the 4-0 Test series defeat in India […]