A testing time for the other Team GB

With the Prime Minister suffering the political equivalent of negative equity in popularity polling, Labour MPs holidaying over the parliamentary recess have been listening for little gnawing noises outside their hotel rooms. This is the sound made by under-occupied...

Gordon Brown given copy of Poverty and Justice Bible

Gordon Brown has been presented with a copy of the Bible which highlights passages which refer to social justice. Chief Executive of Bible Society, James Catford, presented a copy of The Poverty and Justice Bible to the UK Prime Minister, during a visit to Downing...

Gordon Brown’s search for purpose

Working in ‘the Westminster village’, as many politicians and journalists do, makes for a one-eyed view of life. Which is why, early on in the BBC’s television coverage of the local elections in England and Wales back in May 2008 (remember them?), veteran commentator...

Going leadership barmy

Is it me, or has everyone gone ‘leadership potty’ lately? When David Cameron was elected Tory leader he smelled of roses. Then he was dubbed a lightweight with no principles. Now, he is a winner again, riding high in the polls and triumphing in by-elections by...