Home Office = poison chalice

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OwlHoot replied

6 May 2007, 20:59
Originally posted by johnreid

I resigned because I need to recharge my batteries.

If your avatar is anything to go by, you're plugged into the mains.
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johnreid replied

6 May 2007, 19:52
I resigned because I need to recharge my batteries. I'm sure that Gordon Brown will be a fine Prime Minister.
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Kyajae replied

6 May 2007, 12:15
Originally posted by Troll

Probably the safest thing for “9 jobs in 10 years “ Reid to do, rather than be made a scapegoat like his predecessor Clarke.

Reid knows he's got no chance of a cabinet post under Gordo so it makes sense to withdraw gracefully than get the elbow. There's going to be a lot of nose-browning and horse trading over the next 2 - 3 months.
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Troll started a topic Home Office = poison chalice

6 May 2007, 12:06
Home Office = poison chalice

Reid to quit as home secretary

Home Secretary John Reid has said he will stand down as home secretary in June "when Tony Blair goes". Mr Reid said he will back Gordon Brown as the next Labour leader but wants to give the chancellor "space" to establish himself.

Probably the safest thing for “9 jobs in 10 years “ Reid to do, rather than be made a scapegoat like his predecessor Clarke.
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