Gordon Brown
In Gordon Brown
‘‘I’ll leave when I finish the job’’
- By Gloria De Piero
- 10 July 2008
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
- By Martin Bright
- 26 June 2008
One survey suggests that "Real New Labour", an eminently moderate group, could well become the dominant faction
Don't write off Mr Bean
- By Vincent Cable
- 26 June 2008
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?
- 26 June 2008
Six influential politicians and thinkers assess the Prime Minister's chances
What voters really want
- By Peter Wilby
- 26 June 2008
Leaders offering old-fashioned state welfare are getting elected everywhere
Gordon's big test
- By Martin Bright
- 24 April 2008
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
- By Danny Alexander
- 24 January 2008
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
- By Sean Carey
- 20 November 2007
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?
- By Martin Bright
- 15 November 2007
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
Also in Gordon Brown
Not the general election
- 30 October 2007
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?
- By Martin Bright
- 26 July 2007
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
- By Tara Hamilton-Miller
- 26 July 2007
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
- By Fiona Millar
- 26 July 2007
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
- By Misha Glenny
- 26 July 2007
Within two weeks the new cabinet has managed to antagonise both Washington and Moscow
The drugs strategies don't work
- By Peter Wilby
- 26 July 2007
Prohibition has failed, just as it did with alcohol.
Sunny Jim's big mistake
- By Martin Bright
- 19 July 2007
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
- By Sian Berry
- 17 July 2007
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 . . .
- By Martin Bright
- 12 July 2007
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
- By Kevin Maguire
- 05 July 2007
A seat on the board for our Tony?
Learning from errors of the past
- By Martin Bright
- 05 July 2007
The emotive rhetoric and instant clampdowns are gone. Now, under Gordon Brown, there appears to be a more thoughtful approach to the terrorist threat, reports Martin Bright.
Tell me, how did you get so rich?
- By Alex Brummer
- 05 July 2007
As chancellor, Gordon Brown put his trust in tycoons and city chiefs. But as wealth disparities grow, such alliances may tarnish his reputation.
The grousers, the ignorant, the selfish
- By Peter Wilby
- 05 July 2007
Peter Wilby argues that fairness must rule over choice
