Hain against 'kamikaze' challenge to Brown
News Article 24 November 2006
Labour deputy leadership contender Peter Hain said there will not be a "heavyweight" challenge for the Labour leadership.
Hain: Any Brown challenge 'kamikaze'
Press Review 24 November 2006
Peter Hain tells the Times in an interview that there will not be a heavyweight challenge to Gordon Brown for the Labour leadership.
Cameron: Don't play politics on security
Press Review 23 November 2006
David Cameron has accused Gordon Brown and John Reid of using the issue of national security as a vote winner in their tussle for the leadership of the Labour Party when Tony Blair moves aside.
Brown leads Reid in poll
Press Review 21 November 2006
An Ipsos Mori poll for the Sun gives chancellor Gordon Brown a strong lead over home secretary John Reid in the race to succeed Tony Blair.
Business leader warns of 'political instability'
News Article 21 November 2006
Political instability caused by the Labour leadership contest and uncertainty over the direction of the Conservatives risks damaging the economy, according to a senior business leader.
Cabinet 'split' on Brown anointment
Press Review 17 November 2006
The cabinet is said to be split on whether Tony Blair anointed chancellor Gordon Brown as his successor during the debate following the Queen's speech this week.
Prescott warns succession rivals
Press Review 13 November 2006
As three of the leading contenders for Labour's deputy leadership took to the airwaves to set out their thinking on Sunday, John Prescott has cautioned the ministers battling to succeed him.
Johnson to seek deputy leadership
News Article 10 November 2006
Alan Johnson has confirmed that he plans to stand for the Labour deputy leadership.
Johnson rules out leadership challenge
News Article 9 November 2006
Alan Johnson has said he will not stand for the Labour leadership and will pledge his support for Gordon Brown.
Johnson 'won't challenge Brown'
Press Review 9 November 2006
Labour MPs have indicated that Alan Johnson will make clear he will not challenge Gordon Brown for the party leadership, reports the Telegraph.
Hain: Brown unlikely to face challenger
News Article 3 November 2006
Gordon Brown is unlikely to face a heavyweight challenger to succeed Tony Blair, Peter Hain has acknowledged.
'Nil chance' of Brown challenger
Press Review 2 November 2006
The Times reports that Gordon Brown is poised to be given a clear run from the Cabinet to succeed Tony Blair as prime minister.
New questions over Brown succession
News Article 29 October 2006
John Hutton has declined to endorse Gordon Brown as the next Labour leader and has refused to rule out entering the contest himself.
Brown 'mesmerised' by neo-cons
News Article 20 October 2006
The chancellor is "mesmerised" by the Bush administration and neo-conservative economics, according to Labour leadership contender John McDonnell.
Papers deliver mixed verdict on Labour conference
News Article 29 September 2006
Most of Friday's newspapers agree that Labour managed to paper over the cracks during its annual conference but predict that divisions over the leadership will soon reappear.
