Alastair Campbell has denied that former British prime minister Tony Blair misled the British parliament over intelligence in the run-up to the 2003 Iraq war.
Mr Blair, who appeared before the Chilcot Inquiry into the Iraq war in London last week, defended his decision to go to war saying it made the world a safer place.
Mr Campbell, who was Mr Blair's communications director until 2003, said the subject was being brought up by those who wanted to 'settle scores.'
He was speaking on the BBC'S 'Andrew Marr Show' this morning.
In an emotionally charged interview Mr Blair's former communications chief said the former leader was a 'totally honourable man'.
A clearly upset Mr Campbell paused several times to gather his thoughts as he was questioned.
Mr Campbell, who was on the show to promote his latest book, hit out at the ‘vilification’ he had received along with Mr Blair over the conflict and the controversial dossier of intelligence.
