06/10/2008
An act of desperation, or of inspiration?
The Conservatives have been as astonished as the rest of the political world by the second resurrection of the Prince of Darkness last week, as they struggle to convince voters that the return of Peter Mandelson is another colossal mistake by Gordon Brown.
Hutton's move to MoD will clear way for greener agenda
Gordon Brown's Government will become greener as a result of his reshuffle. The promotion of his close ally Ed Miliband, to head a new Department of Energy and Climate Change, shows the Prime Minister is to put an increased priority on global warming.
Brown wields axe after Mandelson's return
The fallout from Peter Mandelson's return to the Cabinet began yesterday, as the Prime Minister wielded the axe and sacked ministers for speaking out against his leadership.
Ministers in the dock as Britain's elderly face soaring winter fuel bills
Charities will tomorrow take the Government to the High Court in an attempt to embarrass it over its record on fuel poverty. Help the Aged and Friends of the Earth will press for a judicial review to lay bare ministers' failure to rescue millions of vulnerable people who face a struggle to heat and power their homes this winter.
Is Cherie's judgement barking?
Good to see glossy magazines taking history seriously. Next month's Vanity Fair has assembled a panel of distinguished historians to assess Tony Blair's record. Simon Schama, Andrew Roberts, Tony Judt and Amanda Foreman were all... unavailable. Instead, the monthly recruited Cherie Booth QC, human rights advocate, memoirist and social commentator.
Darling ready to rescue other banks
Chancellor Alistair Darling today said he was ready to offer assistance to banks which get into difficulties.
Darling ready to help other banks
Chancellor Alistair Darling today said he was ready to offer further assistance to individual banks which get into difficulties.
Muslim row MP gets immigration job
Gordon Brown is expected to complete his most significant reshuffle since becoming Prime Minister today, with the high-profile post of immigration minister going to an MP who has previously been involved in rows over Muslim issues.
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News courtesy of Independent.co.uk