The race is on. One candidate has stepped forward and formally announced he will be running for the Labour leadership when Tony Blair steps down. And he's not named Gordon Brown. I don't think anyone thinks McDonnell has any chance of winning - but if this becomes an actual contest with more candidates, this could complicate matters considerably for Brown who's long been presumed to be a lock to succeed Blair. What happens if a leading Blairite or some other major figure (perhaps John Reid, David Miliband, or Alan Johnson) decides to throw their hat in the ring?
Posted by armand at July 14, 2006 02:39 PM | TrackBack | Posted to International Affairs