The most illustrious political suicide since Parkinson - but why?
Article Abstract:
It remains unclear exactly why UK Trade and Industry Secretary Peter Mandelson felt he had to resign. It was widely recognized that he was set to perform well in this post, especially as he had the support of business and the trade unions. Furthermore, the fact that he merely exhibited poor judgement does not appear to be sufficient justification for his resignation. It seems that Mandelson resigned because he recognized that taking a loan from Paymaster General Geoffrey Robinson was misguided. He felt it better to not try to hang on to office, a trend seen in the last Conservative government.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Blair flashes his smile, dispatches his friends but reveals nothing
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UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has demonstrated with his first Cabinet reshuffle that he can be ruthless, even towards those who, like Harriet Harman, have been loyal supporters. It is uncertain how the reshuffle has affected the political balance of power in the Cabinet. Blair has revealed nothing of any real substance about his own politics, and it still cannot be stated with any real certainty what a Blairite is.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Poor 'Bobby' - he forgot that politics is a serious affair
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Issues concerning the resignation of Peter Mandelson from the UK Cabinet are discussed. His main failing seems to have been to equate politics with showbusiness.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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