Marathon man

It is as tantalising as Sir Clive Woodward's mooted switch from rugby to football. Alastair Campbell, the former (unofficial) deputy prime minister, has said he would not rule out becoming a Member of Parliament. What a mouth-watering prospect for Mr Campbell's numerous enemies in the Westminster village. No doubt they would make him feel welcome if he were to take up a seat on the green benches. And his unique, if rather unforgiving, debating skills would most certainly liven up debates in the chamber. So what the heck: it's been comparatively quiet recently - let's welcome the old bruiser back to the frontline.

It is as tantalising as Sir Clive Woodward's mooted switch from rugby to football. Alastair Campbell, the former (unofficial) deputy prime minister, has said he would not rule out becoming a Member of Parliament. What a mouth-watering prospect for Mr Campbell's numerous enemies in the Westminster village. No doubt they would make him feel welcome if he were to take up a seat on the green benches. And his unique, if rather unforgiving, debating skills would most certainly liven up debates in the chamber. So what the heck: it's been comparatively quiet recently - let's welcome the old bruiser back to the frontline.