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‘‘I’ll leave when I finish the job’’
In his most revealing interview yet, Gordon Brown talks exclusively to the New Statesman about his political fortunes, press criticism, Heathcliff - and why he won't resign
Mr Brown's long year
One survey suggests that "Real New Labour", an eminently moderate group, could well become the dominant faction
Don't write off Mr Bean
Brown has made blunders and suffered bad luck. But if he can show clarity and conviction, the next election could still be competitive
How can Brown turn things round?
Six influential politicians and thinkers assess the Prime Minister's chances
Tactical Briefing
From: The Unit To: GB Subject: Anniversary
Gordon's big test
The authority of the Prime Minister is based on economic competence and on knowing how to win elections. The coming days will see these skills tested to the limit
Hain did the right thing
The transition from Blair to Brown feels increasingly like the transition from Thatcher to Major argues Lib Dem frontbencher Danny Alexander
Don't mention the Chagossians
A resolution to the long-running British injustice to the Chagos islanders could have signalled a switch in UK foreign policy
Jacqui Smith: a question of courage?
Why do Labour Home Office ministers stumble so badly when they attempt to deal with immigration? Because the party is still fundamentally uncomfortable with the whole issue
Not the general election
Instead of the 1 November election and in association with The Fabians we've asked a range of people their views on the direction Gordon Brown should be taking ahead of what is expected to be a 2009 poll. Look out for Clare Short, Anthony Giddens, Shami Chakrabarti and more. Then why not add your own five point plan?
Brown v Cameron. Game over?
The new Prime Minister has survived his first floods and his first terrorist threat while his Conservative adversary has floundered - all in a month.
The lost tribe
Over at Tory HQ the mood is dire. After the Ealing fiasco, party members are asking if any of the Cameron strategy is working.
Schools need to be fair, not free
Gordon Brown may have handled the transition to No 10 with extraordinary success but trouble may lie ahead for the PM as he faces unfamiliar challenges.
A shaky start: more prudence required
Within two weeks the new cabinet has managed to antagonise both Washington and Moscow
Sunny Jim's big mistake
The ghost of James Callaghan, the last Labour prime minister to take over midterm, haunts Gordon Brown. The comparison may sound ludicrous, but if he falters it could stick.
It was Brown's idea
When it comes to footing the bill for this ruinous enterprise, let’s not forget who got us into this mess. It was Gordon Brown, who pushed through the PPP
Ming: no deal unless . . .
As he tries to face down the discontent in his party over his leadership, the Liberal Democrat leader reveals his terms for a future coalition
Tony gets ready to serve the Sun King, again
A seat on the board for our Tony?
Green heroes
The top ten
Green villains
The top ten
Bjorn Lomborg
Cloud control
Interview
Omar Bin Laden
What if...
Hugh Gaitskell lived
James Macintyre
Brown at war
Will Self
On brands
Film review
A Serious Man
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