Paul Waugh reports that Lord Mandelson is being put forward for the role of EU high representative, now that David Miliband appears to have ruled himself out. Le Monde has apparently reported that Mandelson himself has “discreetly sounded out” President Sarkozy for the job.
If this is indeed the case, it could hardly be worse news for Gordon Brown. Not only is Mandelson effectively running the show at No 10, from whence his departure would leave the Government rudderless, but his return to Europe would send out a flashing neon signal that the First Secretary considers the PM a busted flush.
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