New book puts fresh strains between Labour's big two
News Article 12 September 2004
Gordon Brown built a power base across government which allowed him to "defy the prime minister with impunity", it is claimed in a new account of the Blair era.
Brown a 'towering figure' says Milburn
News Article 9 September 2004
Alan Milburn has denied that his return to government amounts to a calculated snub to the chancellor.
Brown 'urged Blair not to quit'
Press Review 9 September 2004
Gordon Brown and other senior ministers had to persuade Tony Blair this summer not to step down before the next general election, the Times claims today.
Milburn back as election 'supremo'
News Article 9 September 2004
Tony Blair has chaired the first meeting of his new Cabinet, with Alan Milburn back at the top table.
Labour MPs blame No10 for 'briefing campaign'
News Article 7 September 2004
Labour MPs have been complaining about the apparent briefing campaign against Andrew Smith in the run up to Thursday’s reshuffle.
