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Style v substance

With the passing of the Blair era and the arrival of Gordon Brown as PM we pit psychologist Susan Marchant-Haycox against ex-minister Denis MacShane to discuss style vs substance

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Style

Gordon Brown's new role means he must work quickly to put over a more polished image, writes psychologist Susan Marchant-Haycox

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Substance

Voters instantly see through style - they like it of course but they vote for substance says ex-Foreign Office minister Denis MacShane

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