Entries Tagged as ‘Peter Mandelson’

March 11, 2010

The Gordon and Mandy Show

Perhaps the way forward would be for the First Secretary and the Prime Minister to combine their talents and deliver a joint televised homily.

January 20, 2010

The ghost of Gordon Brown

Nothing could underline more vividly the political irrelevance of Gordon Brown than this morning’s economic news.

January 9, 2010

Gordon in la-la land

Labour’s continuing problem, however, is that Brown is still there and it’s too late to get rid of him.

December 23, 2009

Memo to Gordon: you really need Mandy

This close to a general election, Brown needs Mandelson badly. He should make his peace with the First Secretary without delay.

December 3, 2009

Good news costs money

A diverse press, online or otherwise, is essential to a healthy democracy.

November 11, 2009

The Mandy Show

Be sure to stay tuned for the next enthralling episode.

November 11, 2009

Adieu, Mandy

Mandelson’s departure could hardly be worse news for Gordon Brown.

November 1, 2009

It doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you

Peter Mandelson is said to be telling a cruel joke at Gordon Brown’s expense

October 1, 2009

Quiet night in Brighton

The Sun’s announcement that it is ditching Labour and backing the Tories appears to have completely scuppered the Brighton conference. 
Damage reduction exercises by the Prime Minister, Lord Mandelson and Harriet Harman have only made matters worse.   The video of the final moments of Gordon Brown’s interview with Sky’s  Adam Boulton reveals the full extent of his [...]

September 30, 2009

Brown toes the Mandy line

Labour manifestly are the incumbents and we are not, thank God, living through an insurgency

September 29, 2009

Too late for Labour to change

When people want change, they start by changing the government.

September 28, 2009

Mandelson’s unhappy choice of words

Mandelson’s clever” turn of phrase isn’t

September 27, 2009

Tough call

Spoilt for choice: the two Peters.

September 23, 2009

High praise from Mandelson

There will be happy faces in CCHQ this morning.

September 23, 2009

Mandelson’s optical illusion

Labour never intended to maintain spending at its former high levels; didn’t you know that?