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Obama strategist Axelrod joins Labour's election campaign

One of US President Barack Obama's top campaign strategists - David Axelrod - has been recruited by Labour to play a key role in Ed Miliband's bid for Downing Street in next year's general election.

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Obama strategist to join Labour's election campaign

One of US President Barack Obama's top campaign strategists has been recruited by Labour to play a key role in Ed Miliband's bid for Downing Street in next year's general election.

Obama strategist David Axelrod is to join Labour's election campaign. Credit: Olivier Douliery/ABACA/Press Association Images

David Axelrod, who is credited with masterminding Mr Obama's presidential victories in 2008 and 2012, will join Labour's general election campaign team as a senior strategic adviser, the party announced.

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