Posts Tagged ‘gordon’
Brown on the brink: Now Labour grandee demands leadership debate as plotters circle beleaguered PM
The former Lord Chancellor - and Tony Blair's old flatmate - warned that the party may not be able to restore unity while Gordon Brown was still at the helm. More: Brown on the brink: Now Labour grandee demands leadership debate as plotters circle beleaguered PM
Mandelson email savages Gordon Brown as angry, insecure… and unable to win the next election
Peter Mandelson's claim that Gordon Brown is doing a great job is in tatters after it was revealed he called the PM 'insecure, self-conscious physically and emotionally, uncomfortable in his skin and angry' in a leaked email. Go here to read the rest: Mandelson email savages Gordon Brown as angry, insecure... and unable to win the next [...]
The Queen tells Gordon Brown she is ‘deeply troubled’ over MPs’ expenses
The Queen has told Gordon Brown she is worried that the scandalous revelations about MPs' expenses could damage Parliament. Continued here: The Queen tells Gordon Brown she is 'deeply troubled' over MPs' expenses
Michael Martin to quit, but after Election to install son in ‘hereditary’ seat and claim £100,000 golden parachute
Michael Martin has agreed to quit as Speaker following a revolt by MPs and claims that he failed to curb MPs’ expenses, it was revealed last night. See the original post here: Michael Martin to quit, but after Election to install son in 'hereditary' seat and claim £100,000 golden parachute
Ministers urge Brown to get rid of Speaker after his rant over MPs’ expenses
Ministers have told Gordon Brown the Commons Speaker has to go following his finger-jabbing tirade over the expenses crisis, it was revealed today. Originally posted here: Ministers urge Brown to get rid of Speaker after his rant over MPs' expenses
Cameron trumps Brown by ordering Tory MPs to hand back lavish expenses
The Tory leader trumped Gordon Brown by seizing the initiative and publicly calling on his MPs to hand back the cash in the wake of embarrassing revelations about their lavish claims. Read the original: Cameron trumps Brown by ordering Tory MPs to hand back lavish expenses
Brown feels the strain as he ‘pushes printer off desk in rage’
New evidence has surfaced that Gordon Brown is feeling the strains of office, with claims that the Prime Minister recently slung a laser printer to the floor in a fit of pique. See the original post: Brown feels the strain as he 'pushes printer off desk in rage'
Schools Secretary Ed Balls ‘used Damian McBride to undermine ministerial rivals’
Gordon Brown's closest political ally is accused of 'running' shamed Downing Street adviser Damian McBride as a dirty tricks agent. See the original post: Schools Secretary Ed Balls 'used Damian McBride to undermine ministerial rivals'
