Spitting On The Graves Of The Iraq War Dead

'The event was organised by Alastair Campbell, Mr Blair's former director of communications, and Lady McDonagh, the former general secretary – both key figures in the New Labour project. Guests included Lord Prescott, Mr Blair's deputy for 13 years, and Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United manager.
There is a determination around Mr Miliband, who was always more associated with Gordon Brown, to bring some key figures in the Blair era back from the cold, not least because they have practical experience of running successful general election campaigns. He has already appointed Jon Cruddas, a former Downing Street aide when Mr Blair was in office, to head the policy review.' MORE HERE (have a paper bag handy).