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22ANDUK · 25-05-2008, 06:46 PM

Which MP should be the next leader of the Labour Party?

I say Leader as I don't necessarily think another Labour politician will make it to be Prime Minister replacing Gordon Brown within this term of office yet. However, this question could still possibly and practically refer to the next Prime Minister should Brown be forced out or resign.

Which candidate would have the talent, skills and personality to heal sore wounds between the various formerly Blairite and Brownite camps, rekindle support from the Unions and also at the same time re-engage with Middle England?

Would a suitable candidate be a younger figure, such as Miliband, Purnell or Balls to rejuvenate the movement and start afresh. Or would a figure such as Johnson, with his likeable and steady appearance and former Postman background help reconnect Labour with the people? Or is an older 'Unifer' - such as Straw - needed until the younger challengers have gained more experience, much like Michael Howard did with the Tories?

25-05-2008, 06:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
22ANDUK Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,438	Who Should Be the Next Labour Leader? Which MP should be the next leader of the Labour Party? I say Leader as I don't necessarily think another Labour politician will make it to be Prime Minister replacing Gordon Brown within this term of office yet. However, this question could still possibly and practically refer to the next Prime Minister should Brown be forced out or resign. Which candidate would have the talent, skills and personality to heal sore wounds between the various formerly Blairite and Brownite camps, rekindle support from the Unions and also at the same time re-engage with Middle England? Would a suitable candidate be a younger figure, such as Miliband, Purnell or Balls to rejuvenate the movement and start afresh. Or would a figure such as Johnson, with his likeable and steady appearance and former Postman background help reconnect Labour with the people? Or is an older 'Unifer' - such as Straw - needed until the younger challengers have gained more experience, much like Michael Howard did with the Tories? Last edited by 22ANDUK; 25-05-2008 at 06:50 PM.