The decision to bring back Peter Mandelson from the political hinterland was hailed by many as a political masterstroke. Several months on, it seems that Mandy's return has only led to more travails for the Government.
Mandelson's bid to part-privatise the Royal Mail has been met with howls of protest from MPs , trade unions and grassroots members . It breaks a Manifesto commitment to keep the service public and is opposed by 65 per cent of the public, according to the latest poll.
Then there is the furore over Mandelson's friendship with BAA boss Roland Rudd, and the deeply unpopular policy on the Heathrow third runway.
At today's National Policy Forum in Bristol, the PM was met by angry protestors. Yet he continues to plough on with a plan opposed by over 130 MPs, including several PPSs.
One wonders why the counsel of so many in the labour movement is studiously ignored at a time when Labour is facing serious difficulties.
Saturday, 28 February 2009
I'M MANDY, FLY ME......
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Simple, Brown hates the left. He only posed as a lefty to get union support. Look at the muttonheads like Simpson and Woodley.
By the way, what do you think of the Mail on Sunday story about Simpson's luxury hotel stay, plus his chauffered car and his luxury union home? Nice work if you can get it!!!!
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