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Davies weighs libel case against Campbell February 6:
Gavyn Davies, who resigned as BBC chairman in the devastating fallout
from the Hutton report, is considering a libel case against Alastair
Campbell. Matt Wells reports.
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Plan to mount legal challenge abandoned February 6:
The BBC has decided not to mount a legal challenge to the Hutton
report, preferring to concentrate on restoring the organisation's
reputation for challenging and robust journalism. By Matt Wells. 05.02.2004: BBC governors told Hutton report was legally flawed 05.02.2004: BBC bosses set to blame it all on 'off-piste' Gilligan 03.02.2004: Experts say report's findings may warrant judicial review
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Resentment behind Birt attack, say BBC staff February 6: Four years of discreet silence by the BBC's former director general ended explosively in the House of Lords this week, report Matt Wells and Patrick Wintour. 05.02.2004: Birt attacks governors over Iraq report errors 04.02.2004: Birt blames 'sophistry' and 'slipshod' journalism
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The Hutton Inquiry and its Impact February 6: The Guardian's security editor, Richard Norton-Taylor, introduces our new book on the implications of Lord Hutton's investigation into the death of Dr David Kelly.
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Hodgson: BBC 'distracted' by ratings February 3: One
of the leading candidates to be the next chair of the BBC has launched
a scathing attack on Greg Dyke's regime, claiming standards dropped in
a chase for commercial success. John Plunkett reports. 03.02.2004: Dyke backs Salmon for BBC boss 02.02.2004: No 10 cautious over new chairman 02.02.2004: Fritchie to adopt a combative stance 02.02.2004: Emily Bell: Media pro should get job
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Cross-party panel to oversee BBC appointment February 2:
Culture secretary Tessa Jowell today insisted the BBC's new chairman
would be chosen 'fairly, freely and with the best interests of the BBC
at heart', as she outlined the government's plans for the appointment
process. By Claire Cozens. 01.02.2004: Patten heads list in search for new chairman 30.01.2004: Dimbleby and Lambert in frame for BBC chairman's post 30.01.2004: Who are the governors? 29.01.2004: Runners and riders for DG and chair
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BBC staff to stage protests February 5:
BBC journalists up and down the country are planning to stage a walkout
at lunchtime today to protest against the threat to the corporation's
independence from government pressure. By Ciar Byrne. 04.02.2004: Ryder's pledge to BBC as staff rail at comic cut 03.02.2004: Writer condemns BBC u-turn on Blair comedy 03.02.2004: Radio 4 u-turn on risky comedy episode
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Revealed: Mandelson threat to BBC February 3: Peter
Mandelson threatened to 'throw the whole apparatus' of government at
the BBC if it refused to back down on Andrew Gilligan's claims that the
Iraq dossier was 'sexed up', it was reported today, writes Ciar Byrne. 03.02.2004: Today editor 'checked Gilligan's notes' 03.02.2004 press round-up: 'BBC needs to be saved from itself'
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Uphill battle for new BBC regime February 2:
The new regime at the BBC began the battle to reunite the corporation's
shocked and angry staff yesterday as it became clear that the former
director general, Greg Dyke, did not intend to go quietly. By Matt Wells. 02.02.2004: So what now for the BBC? 02.02.2004: Byford interview: 'We must come out of this stronger' 02.02.2004: Today first to get back to basics 30.01.2004: BBC to launch Gilligan inquiry
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BBC dossier reveals fury at Hutton 'flaws' February 1:
The war between the BBC and the Government was re-ignited last night
after a series of leaked documents revealed growing insistence within
the corporation that there are fundamental flaws in Lord Hutton's
report. 01.02.2004 Peter Preston: A week for long knives and short memories 01.02.2004: Civil war splits BBC as staff turn on Ryder 30.01.2004: Poll reveals public mistrust
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BBC new brooms sweep issues under carpet January 30:
Acting director general Mark Byford and acting BBC chairman Richard
Ryder marked their inaugural days by side-stepping the issues which led
to the departure of their predecessors. By Dominic Timms. 30.01.2004 Owen Gibson: Beeb in a bind over regulation 30.01.2004: Ryder questions 'tabloid' Today Byford profile: Acting DG must lift morale
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BBC stars back defiant media campaign January 30:
Some of the BBC's biggest names including Jonathan Ross and John
Simpson have given their support to a newspaper campaign vowing to
carry on making challenging and provocative programmes. John Plunkett reports. 30.01.2004: BBC staff raise funds for petition 30.01.2004: 'Dare to be different' Ryder tells journalists 30.01.2004: Corporation must not flinch, say MPs 29.01.2004: Corporation 'depressed' by findings
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Today won't replace Gilligan February 2:
The Today programme will not replace Andrew Gilligan with a new defence
correspondent, but has appointed an additional reporter to probe the
'accountability' of the government and other public bodies. Ciar Byrne reports. 31.01.2004: Gilligan goes, but not quietly 31.01.2004: Award-winning maverick left in the cold 31.01.2004: Gilligan quit 'with honour' 30.01.2004: Full text of Gilligan's statement
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Gilligan comes out fighting after Hutton drubbing January 28:
Andrew Gilligan today came out fighting with a statement issued on his
behalf describing Lord Hutton's report as 'grossly one-sided', reports Claire Cozens. 28.01.2004: Liddle launches defence of Gilligan 28.01.2004: NUJ: BBC must back Gilligan or face dispute
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My report on Lord Hutton February 3, Danny Morrison: The judge's ruling was no surprise. For decades in Northern Ireland he was a guardian angel of the establishment 03.02.2004 Marcel Berlins: Why Hutton must not happen again 03.02.2004 Martin Kettle: Threat to the media comes from within 03.02.2004 Jeffrey Jowell: The wrong man for the job
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Dyke to Blair to Murdoch January 30:
Yesterday's events did not just represent the BBC's greatest crisis.
They also represent the latest twist in the complex relationships
between three of the most powerful men in the country: Rupert Murdoch,
Tony Blair and Greg Dyke. By Emily Bell, Janine Gibson and Georgina Henry. 30.01.2004 leader: Decapitation 30.01.2004: Kelly friend hits out at Hutton 30.01.2004: Labour MPs show united front 30.01.2004: What the papers said
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'There but for the grace of God go all of us' January 30 Jon Snow: I have rarely felt worse emerging from the studio after a programme than I did on Wednesday night. 30.01.2004 Polly Toynbee: Now Labour must show magnanimity in victory 30.01.2004 Malcolm Rifkind: Right about the BBC, wrong everywhere else 30.01.2004 Tim Gardam: We must not destroy this worthy asset 30.01.2004 Nick Clegg: A modest proposal
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Media grapple with dilemma of guidelines January 30 Media:
As the BBC continued its meltdown yesterday after Lord Hutton's
criticism of its editorial procedures, most newspapers and broadcasters
seemed happy to stick with the guidelines they have in place. By Jamie Wilson. The Guardian's post-Hutton guidelines for journalists 30.01.2004: US media look for wider lessons 29.01.2004: Press rounds on Hutton 29.01.2004 Chris Smith: The BBC has got to change 29.01.2004 Martin Bell: The future of journalism is at stake 29.01.2004 feedback: What our readers said 29.01.2004: What the papers said
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Hutton heat knocks Auntie out cold January 28 Emily Bell: Andrew
Gilligan's mistake might be indicative of an institutional arrogance
that the BBC needs to address, but it does not represent a generally
slack attitude to news reporting. 28.01.2004 Jon Snow: Government good; BBC bad 28.01.2004 Samir Shah: 'Open season on BBC' 28.01.2004 Simon Hoggart: Hutton gets Tony's gloat 28.01.2004 Kamal Ahmed: Mr Phoenix lives to fight another day
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Wade: I'll 'pay again' for Hutton report January 30:
The Sun's cosy relationship with New Labour was underlined again last
night at a charity auction in which Alastair Campbell sold off his copy
of the Hutton report. By Owen Gibson. 29.01.2004: Sun leak investigation confirmed 29.01.2004: Sun faces investigation into leaked copy 29.01.2004: Hutton considers legal action over leak 29.01.2004: Sun: our source is 'impartial' 29.01.2004: Blame falls on BBC as Hutton report leaks What the Sun said
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Dyke reins in criticism February 6: Greg Dyke has decided to rein in his public attacks on the Hutton report in favour of a more measured response, reports Matt Wells. 02.02.2004: Dyke rules out legal action 02.02.2004: Dyke lawyers consider Hutton appeal 30.01.2004: Hutton was 'wrong', says Dyke 30.01.2004: Drama outside. Disarray inside 30.01.2004: 'Why did the good guy go?' 29.01.2004: Rees-Mogg: Journalism under threat
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Greg Dyke resigns January 29: BBC
director general Greg Dyke has dramatically resigned as the BBC
struggles to deal with the biggest crisis in its 82-year history,
writes Owen Gibson. 29.01.2004: Dyke's email to BBC staff 29.01.2004: 'Dyke didn't want to go' 29.01.2004: BBC staff protest at Dyke exit 29.01.2004: Dyke departure a 'seismic shock' Dyke profile: 'Saddam had more chance of running BBC'
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Sambrook will not face BBC axe January 29: Richard Sambrook will keep his job as the BBC's head of news, staff at the corporation were told at a meeting this afternoon. Ciar Byrne reports. 29.01.2004: Statement by BBC acting chairman 29.01.2004: Dyke's head on block as BBC holds crisis talks 29.01.2004: Crisis cuts through the BBC 29.01.2004: BBC distances itself from Gilligan
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BBC apologises to Blair January 29: The BBC today apologised unreservedly to the government over the way it handled the Andrew Gilligan story, reports John Plunkett. 29.01.2004 Jowell: Charter review will take Hutton into account 29.01.2004: Blair repeats call for BBC apology 29.01.2004: Hutton to appear before MPs 29.01.2004: Poll points to Hutton 'whitewash' No 10 vs BBC: previous clashes
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Gavyn Davies resigns January 28:
BBC chairman Gavyn Davies has resigned, saying he had to accept the
'referee's decision is final'. He is writing to Tony Blair tonight to
advise him of his decision to fall on his sword. By Ciar Byrne. 28.01.2004: Resignation statement by Gavyn Davies 28.01.2004: BBC chairman 'considering his position' 28.01.2004: 'Responsibility may lie with Dyke' 28.01.2004: Blair calls for BBC apology Davies profile: Labour man who paid for independence
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Hutton delivers damning verdict on BBC January 28:
Lord Hutton today delivered the worst possible verdict for the BBC,
describing its editorial systems as 'defective' and declaring the board
of governors led by chairman Gavyn Davies had failed in its duty to act
as an independent regulator, write Owen Gibson and Ciar Byrne. 28.01.2004: Full text of Greg Dyke's statement 28.01.2004: BBC bosses fear worst-case scenario What Hutton said: at a glance
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Dyke admits errors but pleads public interest Management:
BBC boss Greg Dyke must bear the brunt of Lord Hutton's scathing
criticisms of the corporation's management, described in his report as
'defective' and 'at fault' for its failure to check a reporter who had
already faced criticism over his 'loose use of language', writes Claire Cozens.
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News chief faced with battle to keep post Richard Sambrook:
The BBC's head of news has always expected criticism by Lord Hutton and
last night he was fighting to hold on to his job, reports Ciar Byrne.
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Campbell cleared of sexing up weapons dossier Alastair Campbell: The former No 10 spin chief launched a damning atack on the BBC after his name was cleared by Lord Hutton. By Patrick Wintour.
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Hutton report: conclusions Summary of conclusions of Lord Hutton's report. The Hutton verdicts Full text of Hutton report (pdf, 2Mb) Have your say on our talkboards
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Leading players prepare to learn fate at hands of Hutton January 27: The leading players will learn their fate today when they receive the Hutton report under a heavy blanket of security, write David Hencke, Matt Wells and Vikram Dodd. 27.01.2004: MI6 source: 45-minute claim untrue 26.01.2004: Hutton reveals timetable of report's release 17.01.2004: Opposition to be locked in at dawn 16.01.2004: Hutton turns down media request for preview 16.01.2004: Opposition to get 6am Hutton preview 14.01.2004: Five questions for Lord Hutton
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Dissident Labour MP influenced Gilligan broadcast January 27:
Labour MP Clare Short has emerged as one of the main influences behind
Today editor Kevin Marsh's decision to broadcast Andrew Gilligan's
report claiming the government had 'sexed up' the Iraqi dossier, writes
Owen Gibson. 26.01.2004: Embattled Humphrys takes Hutton hot seat 26.01.2004: NUJ defends Gilligan's 'great service to public' 26.01.2004: Gilligan hopes to be reinstated at Today 22.01.2004: Gilligan hits back at Panorama claims 22.01.2004: Panorama rejects Gilligan attack 22.01.2004: Panoramic display of fearless self-loathing 21.01.2004: BBC castigates itself over new Kelly interview 21.01.2004: Panorama turns fire on Dyke 21.01.2004: Kelly denied 'imminent' Saddam threat Panorama: read the transcript
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BBC buys up 'Hutton inquiry' Google links January 26:
Just 48 hours before Lord Hutton delivers his verdict on the
controversy surrounding the death of David Kelly, the BBC has begun an
advertising experiment that involves buying up all internet search
terms relating to the inquiry, writes Owen Gibson.
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BBC fears Hutton report leak January 23: The
BBC is taking extensive steps to prevent its own journalists from
breaking a confidentiality agreement by getting their hands on advance
copies of the Hutton report. By Matt Wells. 12.01.2004: Charm before the storm 06.01.2004: Davies: Hutton won't bring reform 06.01.2004: Hutton delays report over issue of blame 05.01.2004: Dyke moves to quell BBC fears 05.01.2004: Gilligan 'will not kiss and tell' 30.12.2003: Heads may roll over Hutton, BBC admits 31.12.2003: No 10 aide involved in outing Kelly gets honour 15.12.2003: BBC anticipates Hutton with new editorial rules 10.12.2003: BBC revamps complaints procedure 02.12.2003: Lord Hutton to retire after Kelly report 31.10.2003: Kelly affair PR awarded OBE 01.10.2003: Hutton inquiry boosts BBC's reputation in Europe
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In the line of fire - how protagonists are preparing January 26:
From No 10 to the BBC, Guardian writers look at the difficult questions
posed by the Hutton inquiry to the leading institutions involved. 22.01.2004: MPs to wait a week for Hutton debate 22.01.2004: Phillis blames Campbell for media clash 20.01.2004: Hutton: 48% think Blair lied 19.01.2004: Howard fears PM will ride out Hutton storm 16.01.2004: 24 hours in the life or death of a premiership 16.01.2004: Twist of fate brings Blair to the brink 14.01.2004: Poll heaps pressure on Blair 14.01.2004: Howard turns up Hutton heat on Blair 08.01.2004: I would quit if I lied, Blair tells MPs 08.01.2004: PM's mid-air change of direction 08.01.2004: Calm before the storm 08.01.2004: Hutton in five easy steps
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Whitehall prepares counsellors for Hutton casualties January 21: Whitehall
officials are making discreet arrangements to ensure that civil
servants who are subject to criticism in the Hutton report when it is
published next week have access to counselling and support.
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The risky business of security January 12, Peter Preston: Have we actually benefited from the boom in intelligence 'experts'?
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Hutton speaks out to defuse No 10 row January 7:
Lord Hutton intervened today to defuse the row over the government's
late submission to his inquiry into the death of the weapons expert
David Kelly, revealing that the BBC, Andrew Gilligan and the Kelly
family had done the same, writes Tom Happold. Lord Hutton's statement 07.01.2003: Hutton to make statement on late submission 07.01.2003: Howard - No 10 must publish submission 07.01.2003: PM under pressure on background papers
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Hutton in five easy steps Confused
by Dingemans and Gompertz, Hoon and Tebbitt? It's all much more
straightforward than it seems, writes self-confessed Hutton anorak David Cameron.
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Week four and second phase witnesses
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Richard Taylor| Janice Kelly| Sarah Pape| David Wilkins| Peter Beaumont| Mr A| Brian Jones
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David Kelly: MoD expert in biological warfare Andrew Gilligan: tough reporter who riled No 10 Lord Hutton: classic establishment figure The lawyers
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Documents and transcripts relating to the Kelly affair Click
here to read Andrew Gilligan's and Susan Watts' interview notes, the
full text of David Kelly's commitee statements, internal BBC memos
relating to the dossier story and all the key evidence.
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Laying the blame... David
Kelly's family delivered an excoriating attack on the government's
treatment of the dead weapons expert yesterday, accusing it of
duplicity and 'a cynical abuse of power' which deserved 'the strongest
possible condemnation'. 'No 10 acted like bullies' Campbell 'lost perspective' Dossier was changed, ministers were cynical Hoon accused of hypocrisy as family reacts to MoD claims Ministers 'did nothing wrong' in revealing identity of Dr Kelly Day 23 in summary
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Kelly unprepared for 'media maelstrom' David
Kelly had no idea of the "media maelstrom about to descend on him"
despite the Ministry of Defence's efforts to alert him, the Hutton
inquiry heard today. BBC 'regrets' over Gilligan story Kelly had 'no right' to anonymity Gilligan's lawyer: reporter faced 'unprecedented attack' 'Expose government duplicity' urges Kelly family lawyer Gilligan 'not to be trusted' Inquiry prepares for final day
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'BBC board had public duty to stand up to No 10' The
BBC refused to give an inch at the height of the dossier row with
Downing Street because it was determined not to bow to 'intolerable'
pressure from the government, the BBC chairman, Gavyn Davies, told the
Hutton inquiry yesterday. Kelly's mother 'took her own life' Godzilla, QC, takes on the BBC titan 46-second call told Kelly his fate
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Dr Kelly's mother may have killed herself too The Hutton inquiry today heard that David Kelly's mother probably committed suicide more than 30 years ago. By Matthew Tempest. 'Draft cues' show Today got story right Davies defends BBC governors Inquiry prepares for final day Davies heads up final day of evidence
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No 10 admits using Kelly in war with BBC Downing
Street admitted yesterday that it released personal details about Dr
David Kelly to the media in an attempt to undermine the BBC at the
height of the corporation's feud with No 10. Blair aide boosted dossier threat Scarlett says dossier took on board experts' concern
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Kelly: 'Walter Mitty' comment misunderstood by press Downing
Street spokesman Tom Kelly today attempted to distance himself further
from his description of David Kelly as a 'Walter Mitty character',
saying his comments had been 'misunderstood'. By Ciar Byrne. No 10 spokesman denies giving clues
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Campbell saw Kelly as useful in BBC row Alastair
Campbell yesterday left court 73 in no doubt about about how keen he
was to make use of David Kelly in his battle with the BBC Extracts from Campbell's diary Hoon knew WMD press reports were wrong Which is the truth, Mr Hoon?
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Diary reveals 'steamed up' Campbell Alastair
Campbell wrote in his diary that it would 'fuck Gilligan' if David
Kelly turned out to be the source for the BBC reporter's story. By Chris Tryhorn. Hoon failed to correct WMD headlines Hoon defends naming of Kelly BBC bid to defuse Hutton attack Day 20 in summary
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Gilligan's computer to be examined BBC
reporter Andrew Gilligan yesterday denied he had tampered with his main
evidence supporting his assertion that he accurately reported Dr David
Kelly in his broadcast about the government 'sexing up' its Iraq
weapons dossier. MoD official says Kelly should have expected public naming Kelly brought trouble on himself, says MoD personnel chief Day 19: In summary
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Gilligan 'made second set of notes' Andrew
Gilligan has told the Hutton inquiry the failure of his notes to
mention Alastair Campbell was because he made a second set at the end
of his meeting with David Kelly. By Owen Gibson and Matthew Tempest. 'Discrepancies' revealed in Gilligan notes Gilligan 'will not resign' 'Highly likely' Hoon shown Q&A MoD: Kelly not treated badly MoD failed to warn Kelly he was to be 'outed' Kelly 'played down' meetings with media Pressure grows on Gilligan What the papers say
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Gilligan left out in cold by BBC Andrew Gilligan was left isolated yesterday when he was forced to retract key elements of his controversial Today report. 'It was a slip of the tongue...' BBC news chief criticises reporter's journalism Day 18 in summary
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Gilligan admits to 'slip of the tongue' Andrew
Gilligan today insisted the broad thrust of his story was true but
admitted to a series of mistakes that threaten to undermine the
corporation's case, reports Jason Deans. Gilligan: my mistakes Transcript of Andrew Gilligan's evidence Sambrook: my regrets over Gilligan story MoD: Kelly consent 'was not required' Gilligan sorry for 'outing' Kelly Gilligan: Times briefed on Kelly Gilligan accused over Kelly description MoD: Kelly consent 'was not required' Matthew Tempest: Bottled at source Gloves off as Gilligan faces Hutton grilling
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Kelly naming was 'Russian roulette' David
Kelly was kept in the dark about a 'sea change' in the outing strategy
which led to his naming in the media, the Hutton inquiry heard
yesterday. Intelligence staff complaints on dossier kept secret Top MoD official retreats on naming of Kelly Day 17 in summary
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MoD attacks Gilligan's story The
Ministry of Defence's chief press officer today poured cold water on
Andrew Gilligan's claim he had checked his controversial Iraq dossier
report with the ministry. By Claire Cozens. We named Kelly to protect him, claims MoD 'MoD played Russian roulette with Kelly' Kelly's naming was 'inevitable' Kelly's media links encouraged Gilligan bolsters legal team
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Dyke to review rules after 'unacceptable' Gilligan email Lessons in reporting to be learned from Iraq dossier row. Doubts of third analyst revealed Hutton to focus on compilation of Iraq weapons dossier Law lord casts his net wider as renewed questioning begins Lawyers ready for their turn Spymaster fought No 10 bid to play up nuclear threat Spotlight falls on how Kelly was treated by MoD Peter Preston: Mandarins must share the blame
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Dyke: Campbell was 'settling old scores' BBC
director general Greg Dyke has accused Alastair Campbell of
'pre-planning' his 'unprecedented and ferocious' attack on the BBC,
reports Julia Day. Dyke: BBC must learn from Gilligan affair Dyke unaware of wording of Gilligan report for 'several weeks' MI6 chief: 45-minute claim was 'misinterpreted' BBC and No 10 braced for Hutton censure Hutton drama intensifies Memo reveals high-level dossier concern Blair escapes but Hoon and Campbell recalled Dyke faces Hutton grilling Questions for phase two of the inquiry
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Kelly's friend and the note Hutton has not revealed German colonel shared scientist's views on WMDs - but we cannot see her crucial evidence, report Martin Bright and Gaby Hinsliff. Hoon saves his scalp... until his next day in court Nick Cohen: No sexing up, please Revealed: new doubts on Blair's Iraq dossier The key witnesses Dyke to face Hutton inquiry grilling Leader: Iraq war doubts won't go away
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| September 12: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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Dyke to face Hutton inquiry The
BBC is set to be dragged back into the Hutton inquiry spotlight when
director general Greg Dyke appears for the first time on Monday. By Owen Gibson. Liddle lambasts proposed shake-up of BBC reporting
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| September 12: coverage from the Guardian |
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Report reveals Blair overruled terror warning PM told war would increase al-Qaida threat; Campbell cleared over sexing up dossier; Hoon 'unhelpful, potentially misleading'. Leader: Hoon hangs on Simon Hoggart: Geoff leads himself to a glorious victory
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| September 11: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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Kelly: I might have said 'sexier' David
Kelly admitted to the intelligence and security committee he might have
used the word 'sexier' when discussing the Iraq weapons dossier with
BBC reporter Andrew Gilligan. By Julia Day. No 10 man ignored own advice on Kelly Report calls for Gilligan investigation Hoon 'potentially misled' committee ISC report: key quotes ISC report full text (pdf)
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Gilligan faces criticism over 'sexing up' claim Andrew
Gilligan is today expected to face criticism from the intelligence and
security committee, which is likely to dismiss his 'sexing up' claim'. Leak puts Hoon under new threat Embattled Hoon awaits his fate Committee provides window on Whitehall secrecy Richard Norton-Taylor: There is a dark cabal around Blair
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| September 9: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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Kelly conspiracy theorists flock online Sceptical
members of the public are discussing the circumstances surrounding the
death of David Kelly on hundreds of thousands of websites across the
globe, writes Julia Day. Kelly emails open fresh mystery Straw wanted dossier strengthened McDonald refused to report 45-min claim BBC to review news reporting
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| September 8: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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BBC's fears over Kelly statement The
BBC was concerned it would be 'insensitive' to confirm David Kelly as
the main source of Andrew Gilligan's Today report on the day the
weapons expert was confirmed dead. Ciar Byrne reports. Tories: Blair's future hangs on Hutton verdict Surreal but sombre ... a reporter reflects Hastings: 'buck stops with Dyke'
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'Muddle' caused 45 minute claim The
government is braced for fresh criticism - and some relief - over the
handling of its Iraq policy this week with the expected publication of
the findings of the intelligence and security committee. By Michael White. What Hutton website means for open government
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Humphrys: 'Gag me and I quit' Veteran
Today interviewer warns BBC as Hutton inquiry team begins to consider
confidential list of witnesses for cross-examination. David Smith, Antony Barnett and Gaby Hinsliff report. Mary Riddell: The human tale in Court 73 Press round-up
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| Day 15, September 4: coverage from the Guardian |
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Aide exposes Hoon's role in naming of Kelly The
defence secretary, Geoff Hoon, was present at a key meeting in which
the policy of naming David Kelly - an issue at the heart of the Hutton
inquiry - was approved, it was revealed yesterday. Gilligan's version contradicted by Kelly friend End of part one: now the real test begins
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| September 4: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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Blair: let's wait for Hutton judgment Tony
Blair today refused to be drawn on the ongoing Hutton inquiry or on
whether more British troops are to be deployed to Iraq, at his monthly
televised press conference. By Tom Happold. Full text: Hutton's closing statement Kelly 'taken aback' by Gilligan's methods FAC chief: row will leave problems for government
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Sceptic cited Guardian story Kelly colleague tells hearing that article backed his view that dossier assertion was 'stupid'. By Vikram Dodd. Leader: Back to the future The whistleblower
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| September 3: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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Bombshell hits government's claims The
government was dealt a severe blow today after an intelligence officer
revealed he talked to David Kelly about his deep concerns over the
'over-egged' Iraq dossier. By Julia Day. Dossier 'had been around the houses' Neville-Jones urged review of BBC coverage No documents shredded, says MoD chief Hill rails against media 'distortion' MoD intelligence staff face Hutton Investigation similar to murder case, says police chief
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| Day 13, September 2: coverage from the Guardian |
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BBC admits status of Kelly was played up The
BBC has admitted overplaying David Kelly's status in the rush to stay
ahead of the government during the battle of wills over the Iraq
dossier affair. Kelly feared humiliating end to career Searchers tell of grim find in brambles 'A calamity for the government' Suicide is condemned in the Baha'i writings
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Media exposure 'led to Kelly suicide' David
Kelly committed suicide at "his dismay at being exposed to the media",
the director of the centre for suicide research at Oxford University
told the Hutton inquiry today. Did BBC 'sex up' its own report? Evidence 'consistent' with suicide Kelly's family 'held onto hope he was safe' Who is Dame Pauline Neville-Jones? BBC: man in mystery photo not Gilligan Kelly found 'slumped against tree' Inquiry turns to Kelly's state of mind
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| Day 12, September 1: coverage from the Guardian |
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Widow's anger at ploy by Sunday Times Janice Kelly's anger with the media was directed yesterday at the Sunday Times and Rupert Murdoch. Janice Kelly's testimony Daughter tells of stress and hurt her father felt in last days Mrs Kelly's doubts on key claims Scientist showed no suicidal signs, sister tells inquiry Leader: Beyond breaking point
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BBC chiefs buried doubts to fight No 10 New
evidence reveals that governors had misgivings over Gilligan story but
resolved to turn row into trial of strength with government. Full text: minutes of BBC governors meeting Full text: translation of shorthand notes from meeting Michael Heseltine: Kelly's death was Blair's lifeline Widow to tell of Kelly's state of mind
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| Day 12: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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Gilligan's 'forceful' claims surprised Kelly David
Kelly could not understand how BBC reporter Andrew Gilligan could have
made such strong claims following his conversation with the scientist.
By Ciar Byrne. Widow: 'I thought he had a broken heart' Daughter: Kelly 'under immense pressure' Kelly 'did not lie' to MPs, says sister Kelly 'very upset' by journalist Kelly was 'treated like a fly' Kelly 'considered for a knighthood' Friend identified Kelly from MoD statement MI5 led hunt for BBC's dossier mole Witnesses face recall for cross-examination
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Today host rapped by BBC chairman Gavyn Davies condemned Today anchor John Humphrys' handling of the Gilligan report. Hutton's place in history Revealed: How Kelly article set out case for war in Iraq What Kelly really thought about the war in Iraq 'Blair is not yet in the clear' Heseltine calls for judicial inquiry
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Why Alastair decided to go Roy Greenslade on the real reasons that prompted his friend Alastair Campbell to resign. Campbell announces resignation Alastair Campbell's statement Tony Blair's statement Campbell plans return to journalism Who will replace him? Campbell's top spins Kamal Ahmed: Blair's marathon man hits the final straight
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| August 29: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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Kelly widow requests video hearing The
widow of David Kelly has asked the Hutton inquiry if she can give her
evidence via a video link to avoid facing the full glare of the world's
press. By Ciar Byrne. Public flocks to Hutton inquiry website Table: top 10 political websites Hutton to release 130 more documents BBC and Tories accused of 'collusion'
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| Day 11: August 28: coverage from the Guardian |
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Blair and BBC won't give an inch The
destructive confrontation between Downing Street and the BBC, which the
prime minister yesterday described as a 'raging storm', showed no sign
of abating at the end of an historic day at the Hutton inquiry. Blair's testimony: 'our credibility was put at stake' BBC chairman criticises Gilligan for email Blair puts himself at the heart of outing David Kelly Polly Toynbee: Off the hook - for now Leader: Blown off course
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| August 28: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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BBC chief 'puzzled' by Gilligan's email to MPs Gavyn
Davies today has revealed he was 'puzzled' by an email in which Andrew
Gilligan appeared to name David Kelly as the source of Susan Watts'
Newsnight report on the government's Iraq dossier. Ciar Byrne reports. Davies: Campbell escalated Iraq row Blair phoned BBC boss about source Blair: Gilligan caused government 'storm' BBC returns to Hutton spotlight Blair denies dossier was case for war Blair takes the stand
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| Day 10, August 27: coverage from the Guardian |
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Hoon: don't blame me Defence minister has turned the heat on Blair with series of denials to Kelly inquiry. Kelly's last day of stress and turmoil Dossier did not justify war, Taylor told No 10 Testimony exposes Hoon's credibility gap Gilligan email led to toughest question scientist had to face Leader: Pass the parcel
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Day 10 in summary
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| August 27: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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Kelly 'stressed' by questioning David
Kelly told a close colleague his grilling at the hands of a committee
of MPs had been the most stressful of his life, the Hutton inquiry
heard today. By Jason Deans. I did not out Kelly, insists Hoon Hoon denies offering 'plea bargain' Hoon attacks Gilligan's story Statement that may haunt Hoon
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| Day nine, August 26: coverage from the Guardian |
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Hoon had 'monumental cheek' Defence secretary Geoff Hoon yesterday came under fire over his attempt to curb questioning of David Kelly. 'I was in charge, not Campbell' The desperate search for dossier evidence MP hits out at Gilligan briefing
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Day nine in summary
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| August 26: ooverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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Second Kelly interview needed to clear up 'inconsistencies' Tony
Blair's security organiser today told the Hutton inquiry there was
nothing sinister about the 'security-style interview' one of his
colleagues recommended for David Kelly. By Jason Deans. Kelly 'led on' by Gilligan Intelligence chief 'surprised' by BBC claim Origin of 45-min claim revealed Scarlett faces Hutton inquiry Headaches ahead for bruised Blair Blair's hopes for euro entry derailed by Hutton inquiry
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| August 23-25: coverage in the Guardian and Observer |
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New Gilligan claim on controversial email Andrew
Gilligan, the BBC reporter at the heart of the Iraq row, has submitted
a fresh witness statement to Lord Hutton's inquiry in an attempt to
undo damage caused by a controversial email. BBC news boss was ready to move Gilligan Gilligan barred from reporting duties Publishers fight for Campbell's 5m diary
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| August 22: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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FAC chief defends Kelly questioning Donald
Anderson, the chairman of the foreign affairs select committee, today
rejected criticism that he gave in too readily to restrictions from
Geoff Hoon on what to ask David Kelly. Did Gilligan try to throw MPs off scent?
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| Day eight, August 21: coverage from the Guardian |
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Campbell misled us, says MP Alastair
Campbell could be recalled to the foreign affairs committee to face
questioning over whether he 'sexed up' the dossier on Iraq. By Sarah Hall. Blair faces day of risk in court Gilligan gave scientist's name to two MPs MoD clues led papers to Kelly as source Kelly's chilling words: 'I'll be found dead in the woods' Expert careful to avoid criticism Hoon's bid to muzzle Kelly puts political career on line Leader: Tragedy in bifocals
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Day eight in summary
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| August 21: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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UN man tells of Kelly prophesy David
Kelly told a senior diplomat that if Iraq was invaded he would
'probably be found dead in the woods', the Hutton inquiry heard today.
By Ciar Byrne and Matthew Tempest. Blair and Hoon to give evidence next week It was easy to identify Kelly, says journalist Kelly said Gilligan report was 'bullshit', inquiry told Hoon: Don't ask Kelly about WMD Channel 4 to make Kelly docu-drama Observer man to face inquiry FAC head to face Hutton
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| Day seven, August 20: coverage from the Guardian |
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BBC bosses refuse public support for Gilligan Andrew
Gilligan's position within the BBC looked increasingly isolated last
night as his bosses refused to back him for telling MPs David Kelly had
been a source for another corporation journalist. By Matt Wells. Kelly 'was bound to be named' But why? Hutton seeks motive for identification Dossier was too static for No 10 Hoon deserves to survive A day of hairsplitting and nitpicking
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Day seven in summary
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| August 20: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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Campbell plotted Kelly press leak Alastair
Campbell secretly plotted to leak the fact that David Kelly had
admitted meeting Andrew Gilligan to the press, but was persuaded not
to, it emerged today. By Ciar Byrne and Julia Day. MoD man points finger at Blair 'Outing' of Kelly sparked Whitehall panic Hoon 'feared cover-up charge' Backroom players in Hutton spotlight Did Gilligan blow Kelly's cover?
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| Day six, August 19: coverage from the Guardian |
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Campbell puts Hoon in frame on day of drama Alastair
Campbell yesterday blamed the Ministry of Defence's 'naming strategy'
for ensuring the scientist's identity 'dribbled out' in a damaging way.
'No input, output or influence' 'It was grim for me, grim for TB' British Richelieu takes his place in history Prime minister overruled advice in dispute Birt asked to help in BBC row Campbell saw naming of Kelly as only way to help prove his case Gilligan 'tried to influence questions by MPs'
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Day six in summary
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| August 19: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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Campbell plays the blame game August 19: There
was little doubt who the No 10 press supremo held responsible for the
dossier row - and it certainly wasn't himself, writes Ros Taylor. Gilligan tried to prompt Kelly to voice fears Birt backed Campbell in BBC row Campbell stands firm on 45-minute claim Campbell goes on the defensive Campbell denies briefing press on 45-minute claim Spotlight falls on Campbell Tom Happold: Inside Blair's inner circle
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| Day five August 18: coverage from the Guardian |
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No 10 knew: Iraq no threat One
of the prime minister's closest advisers warned it would be wrong for
Tony Blair to claim Iraq's weapons programme showed Saddam Hussein
presented an 'imminent threat'. By Richard Norton-Taylor and Nicholas Watt. 'Was Dr Kelly playing or played with?' BBC failed to give Hoon right of reply Picture emerges of nerves in the No 10 den Leader: Campbell's kingdom Marina Hyde: Pure West Wing
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| Day five: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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No 10 warned over Saddam claim August 18: The
government's Iraq intelligence dossier did not contain proof of 'an
imminent threat', Tony Blair's chief of staff warned just days before
the document was unveiled. By Chris Tryhorn and Jason Deans. Downing Street played 'chicken' with BBC BBC 'drove speculation on Gilligan's source' Blair and Campbell involved Campbell 'pro-active' over naming of Kelly Downing Street helped 'out' Dr Kelly FT was first to put Kelly's name to MoD MoD advice to press officers NUJ - Hutton inquiry endangers privacy Evidence to be made public on Thursday Emails show Gilligan's frustration at No 10 Brian Whitaker: Searching for answers
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| August 18: coverage from the Guardian |
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Hoon may be main political victim Geoff
Hoon's ministerial future looks in doubt amid signs he will be offered
up as a sacrificial lamb when Lord Hutton publishes his report. By Nicholas Watt and Richard Norton-Taylor. Tensions flare between Hoon and No 10 The week ahead Matt Wells: It's journalism that's on trial Roy Greenslade: Press coverage of the inquiry
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| August 16 and 17: coverage from the Guardian |
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Journalism in the dock at inquiry August 17: Looking back on the reporting of Hutton Week One, Peter Preston finds that hindsight is a quality that is all too easy for anyone to acquire. Campbell to deny role in the naming of Kelly Leader: A long overdue searchlight Nick Cohen: A very British practice Anthony Sampson: It takes a judge to cut through the fudge
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| August 15: coverage from the Guardian |
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45-minute claim on Iraq was hearsay Tony
Blair's headline-grabbing claim that Iraq could deploy weapons of mass
destruction within 45 minutes of an order to do so was based on hearsay
information, the Guardian has learned. A complex character caught in a storm Leader: A good first week Beyond doubt: facts amid the fiction Reputations saved or shattered? The contradictions of the man in question Whitehall jargon
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| August 15: coverage from MediaGuardian.co.uk |
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Campbell to take witness stand on Tuesday August 15:
Alastair Campbell will go before the Hutton inquiry on Tuesday to
answer tough questions about his role in the events that led to the
death of David Kelly, reports Jason Deans. Man in charge of dossier was also 'troubled' Kelly was 'weapon' in war against BBC Second source 'troubled' by dossier claims
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| Day four August 14: coverage from the Guardian |
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BBC pays for Watts' lawyers The BBC is paying for the expensive legal team engaged by Newsnight reporter Susan Watts, writes Matt Wells. Kelly panic led Blair to intervene Dossier was strengthened and weakened How trail of evidence reached No 10 Top secret memos published Panicking bosses hounded Kelly
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Blair ordered second interview August 14: The
row over the circumstances surrounding David Kelly's death escalated
today after it emerged that Tony Blair ordered the government weapons
expert to undergo a second grilling about his contacts with the BBC. By
Jason Deans. Kelly was 'nervous and distressed' before questioning Final dossier used 'harder' language Hoon was asked not to put Kelly on 'trial' Kelly 'under huge pressure' in hours before death Kelly was 'composed' despite MoD pressure Kelly read 'the riot act' Kelly 'composed' despite MoD pressure Coroner: cuts to wrist killed Kelly Secret document 'leaked' to Gilligan What did the MoD say to Kelly? Letter reveals Kelly's media links
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'Shayler-like' MoD figure blamed No 10 Tim
Luckhurst, a former producer at the BBC, was contacted at the height of
the Iraq dossier row by someone claiming to be from the MoD who told
him No 10 had 'sexed up' the dossier. By Owen Gibson. BBC boss praises Gilligan for not toeing MoD line Will the BBC recover? 'Misguided and false' - reporter's verdict on BBC Kelly: No 10 exaggerated the case for war War of words split BBC Document treasure trove reveals key clues Comment: Polly Toynbee Press review
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Today editor 'called Campbell bonkers' August 13:
BBC director of news Richard Sambrook has told the Hutton inquiry the
Today editor Kevin Marsh described Alastair Campbell as "bonkers"
during the weapons dossier affair. Julia Day reports. Sambrook's actions were 'driven by duty' Hewitt: Kelly 'incorrect' to deny meeting Kelly blamed 'someone' at No 10 Watts: 'BBC tried to mould my story' Watts: Kelly claimed he was 'not involved' Watts: 'Kelly did not blame Campbell'
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| Day two August 12: coverage from the Guardian |
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BBC's public stance hid doubts on Gilligan The
BBC suffered a damaging blow at the Hutton inquiry yesterday with the
revelation that senior editors at the corporation and even the board of
governors had serious concerns about Andrew Gilligan's Iraq dossier
stories. BBC governors were split over Today report How BBC editors finalised the story Kevin Marsh's email about Andrew Gilligan Reporter's three takes on a story still far from clarity Tale of flaws, evasion and spin unfolds A quiet chat and a name that led to tragedy Watts says Kelly told her Campbell 'sexed up' dossier Leader: no instant conclusions to be drawn Rod Liddle comment
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Day two in summary
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Campbell claim was 'gossipy aside' August 12: A
second BBC reporter was told by David Kelly that Alastair Campbell was
responsible for 'sexing up' the Iraq intelligence dossier but dismissed
the comment as a 'gossipy aside'. Bu Ciar Byrne . Gilligan story called into question Gilligan 'millstone' worried BBC Gilligan's Mail on Sunday article was not vetted Gilligan changed story for MPs Gilligan claims reopen controversy How Gilligan made his notes Theatre to stage Hutton play Kelly 'said government sexed up Iraq dossier' Transcripts of Gilligan's notes and his Today report
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| Day one August 11: coverage from the Guardian |
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Iraq dossier blow for Blair The
opening day of the Hutton inquiry saw doubts raised by two more
government officials about the Iraqi dossiers, as David Kelly was
quoted as saying the claims were 'not wrong but lots of spin' was
involved. Kelly - a brilliant scientist Oliver Burkeman comment Protests as documents held back Senior counsel seen as low-key but tough Careers on the line as hearings get under way
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Kelly email raised concerns over spin August 11: David
Kelly complained the Iraq intelligence dossier contained 'a lot of
spin' according to a confidential email exchange at the Ministry of
Defence, it emerged today. By Jason Deans. MoD: Kelly was not named 'gratuitously' Foreign Office and MoD opinions differ over Kelly MoD man reveals dossier 'disquiet' Kelly was in 'normal' frame of mind days before his death Legal eagles set for Kelly inquiry
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Special report: Iraq dossier affair
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Climate of secrecy August 11: Is there a good reason not to broadcast the Hutton inquiry, asks Dan Tench.
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Speaking ill of the dead August 11: Likening David Kelly to Walter Mitty was defamatory. But because the scientist is dead, his family cannot sue the government. Duncan Lamont explains why.
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Hutton inquiry names first witnesses August 8: Lord
Hutton today revealed the first witnesses to be called to give evidence
in the inquiry into the events surrounding the death of David Kelly. By
Jason Deans.
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Iraq dossier affair
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Guardian Unlimited: the Hutton inquiry
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Guardian Unlimited Politics: David Kelly
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Richard Norton-Taylor online Richard
Norton-Taylor, the Guardian's security affairs editor, has been
attending and reporting from the Hutton inquiry and last week took the
stand to give evidence. Click here to see how he answered your questions in a live webchat.
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