Dines' Days : Farewell to the comrades - and the odds aren't with them

Farewell to the comrades - and the odds aren't with them

BAD news for the comrades. Corals the bookies shortened th odds on the Tories to win the next election and lengthened those on Labour as a result of Tony Blair's "I did it my way" speech which, begrudgingly, made passing reference to his brooding Chancellor.

It seems Corals don't think Labour has anyone who can match Blair's oratory, skills, and political nouse. So it's a big problem for the comrades. Do they go with their gut instinct and choose Gordon Brown or do they look elsewhere - assuming of course, any Cabinet heavyweight is prepared to pitch in for a bruising fight.

If Brown does take over, it'll scupper my mate Peter Hain's chances of becoming deputy. Comrades at the East of England reception last night doubted if the electorate (ie England) would tolerate a Scottish prime minister and a Welsh deputy.

Blair's speech was a masterclass for Brown. It was witty, reflective, and full of pride. It struck just the right note. He could be forgiven for being wistful - after all, 13 conferences as party leader is an astounding acheivementwhich nobody can deny.

If our Gordon wants to wow the country, he's got a big job on his hands to match Tony - and, more importantly, David Cameron

posted on 26 September 2006 18:51 by Graham Dines

Comments

26 September 2006 19:54 by Angus Ganton Green.

# re: Farewell to the comrades - and the odds aren't with them

Hello there,
I agree with Grahams piece.
Alister Campbell would love that for sure.
My driver said it was a Triumph.
It was his best speech in 9 years.
It is now dinner and then back to London for us. Should be at my desk by 3AM.
Get so much done at that time.
Poor old GB must be worried sick.
Even the Cobbler shed a tear. I looked for a silk hankie to appear, but no, a crumpled tissue was to suffice.
I keep forgetting that he is not an MP.
Lord Falconer(Pass the digestives) was beside himself. A smile 12 inches wide.
Bye for now
ADG
Holmfirth.

27 September 2006 10:23 by Angus Ganton Green

# re: Farewell to the comrades - and the odds aren't with them

Hello there,
Not long back, my PA showed me a copy of todays Daily Mail
Mr Q. Letts and Mr M. Hastings have a crack at the Labour Party.
What I found amusing on p3 was a photo of Bill Clinton enjoying a coffee and bun in a London Coffee Bar. Two minders standing outside, one talking into his cuff as they do.
Me, I off to Walberswick for a few days.
Bye for now
ADG
POW