Apology Mr Brown?

Michael White reports of the marked difference in future prospects envisaged by Gordon Brown (work for a number of charities with global reach for no financial gain) and Tony Blair suggesting

Not for the first time, I suspect, Brown's timing appears to be a calculated reaction to something Blair has done. It's a pointed way of contrasting his own view of public service – modest and austere – with the glitzy high-roller's approach adopted by his old friend and rival.

Or might it just be that Gordon Brown, like the disgraced Conservative minister from the 1960's, John Profumo, feels the need for contrition, forgiveness and remorse after inflicting so great a tragedy on the people of this country.

No. Of course not.

The Great International Development Leader

Having supported Guido earlier, I now remember why I found it so surprising. Guido is now running a story that Gordon Brown is trying to return to the shadow cabinet as International Development Secretary.

I really can't think of a more stupid, irrational and unlikely move. Even for Gordon Brown.

The Brown Terror

I love the expression 'The Brown Terror' used by Simon Heffer in today's Telegraph. It perfectly sums up the years of anger, hatred and deceit under the butcher of Kirkcaldy and his acolytes.

Even now - and without so much as an apology - some of them are standing for the Labour leadership. The remainder of course, were unable to find the courage to put the British people before personal gain and ideology and stop the terror.

Its not a great choice. And the one man who stood up to the bully and put his moral convictions first is missing. James Purnell was oppointed Chairman of the ippr thinktank on 20th July. I shall read their output with a great deal more enthusiasm from September.

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