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Published Date: 03 October 2008
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  • Last Updated: 03 October 2008 12:29 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Labour Party
 
1

Montford's Jaicket,

Hanging Around 03/10/2008 11:19:32
Apparently Des Browne has been awarded the Order of the Spanish Archer (given El Bow) and Peter Mandelson is back - probably as Lord Mandy of Teesmouth or similar.
2

The Federalist (the poster formerly know as NAUON),

03/10/2008 11:37:16
#1 I was told that Browne was to be replaced by Jim Murphy - in a new role as Minister of the Nations.
3

The Federalist (the poster formerly know as NAUON),

03/10/2008 11:41:25
#1 The appointment of Mandelson is bizarre indeed - the last thing Brown needs is more Machiavellian politics.
4

Cauchy Riemann,

Wales 03/10/2008 11:45:48
Mandy is back - as some sort of 'business secretary'. LOL. He has twice had to resign for questionable business dealings so there seems a certain irony here.

Brown dislikes Mandy - so its an interesting move; he also represents core NuLab values - so no change factor there, which is likely to turn off voters.
5

Ugly George,

Edinburgh 03/10/2008 11:50:26
Do we yet know if it is a case of "Move Over Darling"

PS - a song by Doris Day in the early sixties for those of you too young to remember.
6

JCA REID,

Annan 03/10/2008 11:56:35
Talk about arranging the deckchairs on the Titanic! & as for Mandelson being brought back. It's to run Labours General Election Campaign! These people give shysters & snake oil salesmen a glowing reputation!
7

Ananurhing,

03/10/2008 12:00:47
Way back in August a wee birdie on the inside told me both Cairns and Browne were going to resign.
I'll have to listen to them more carefully in future.
Nulab's reshuffle is looking more like some suicide cult. They obviously believe in reincarnation with Beckett, Hoon, and Mandy back.

Oooh Mandy, You came and you saved me from failing, and I need you today! Broon's next campaign theme maybe?
8

Ugly George,

Edinburgh 03/10/2008 12:04:50
7 Ananhuring
I didn't know that you were a Barry Manilow fan.

So Mandy is back again. As I said on another thread, who was it that was accused of "making more comebacks than Frank Sinatra"?
9

Rabbies Wee Bruthir,

03/10/2008 12:05:20
Gordo has finally lost it!! Or is he just taking a leaf out of the Mafia Book of Self Defence.
i.e. Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer!!

Mandy is no friend of Gordo's,so I guess he is an enema that has been brought closer.
10

The Strategist,

03/10/2008 12:06:18
There is to be a new dept for climate and energy run by one of the Milliband kids... Stupid people.. I agree there should be a dept for energy but having one for climate change as well is just plain daft..
11

Ugly George,

Ediburgh 03/10/2008 12:08:54
9 wee Bruthir
So when does Mandy find the horse's head in his bed. Did Brown make him an offer he coudn't refuse.
12

Ugly George,

Edinburgh 03/10/2008 12:12:38
10 The strategist
Agreed. Maybe Labour are going to have a policy of improving the British weather as a glimmer of hope in winning the next election.
13

Raymond Thomas Brooke,

Leven England 03/10/2008 12:20:13
I thought that the Irish Bank initiative was the final straw for Gordon but no he keeps on going with his tom foolery and now we have the biggest cheat and liar making a come back.Strange what makes a good bed fellow!!!!
14

Homo Sapiens,

Elstree 03/10/2008 12:22:21
What a bizzare reshuffle! Bringing Mandelson back from exile is buying a reed for his own back by Gordon Brown. Does he not have enough problems to deal with? Mandelson who proved to be a corrupt and ineffective MP, minister and EU commissioner will put paid to any hope of a Labour recovery! Well done Gordo, bring on the elections!
15

Ananurhing,

03/10/2008 12:44:52
#9 Rabbiesweebrur

With friends like that who needs enemas.
16

Ananurhing,

03/10/2008 12:46:18
#11 Ugly George

More likely a poodles head!
17

Ananurhing,

03/10/2008 13:34:19
Sorry for the lack of any real comment. I can't take this seriously, and can barely contain my glee!
Broone's gone!!!!!!!Where for him after this? Back benches for a while, and plan on doing a Mandy? Or to the Lords and plan a Foulkes? Yahbyooty!!!!!!!
Broone's not going away for a long time quietly. You can see his lip curl when Salmond's name is mentioned!
18

Finnzz,

Offshore 03/10/2008 14:04:39
Brown hates Mandy with a vengance. When Mandy asked Brown for 10 pence to phone a friend, Brown gave him 20 Pence and told him to phone them all.

I think its a ploy so that Brown can savour the pleasure of sacking Mandy himself when the ill-fated rebranding of the labour Party fails miserably.

 

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