Brown refuses to be drawn into Robinson 'gossip.'

Article Abstract:

Allegations that UK Chancellor Gordon Brown took action to support former Paymaster General Geoffrey Robinson are discussed. Brown has strongly denied that he tried to persuade Treasury Permanent Secretary Sir Terry Burns to issue a press release reflecting favourably on Robinson.

Political aspects, Ethical aspects, Robinson, Geoffrey, Press releases, Brown, Gordon (British chancellor)

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Major hits out at 'lies, spin and hypocrisy' - counter attacks

Article Abstract:

Pre-election campaigning became a trading ground for insults on both Conservative and Labour leaders. Former Prime Minister, John Major has made a high profile speech accusing the government of hypocrisy.

Government regulation, Elections, Management, Political activity, Campaign management, 2001 AD, Major, John

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The 'oddball' and 'loner' who became focus of resistance to Blair's all-powerful party machine

Article Abstract:

Paul Marsden, who has defected from the UK Labour party to the Liberal Democrats, is profiled. Some observers see him as a loner and non-conformist, but others have privately agreed with his complaints about the level of control exerted by the Labour party over its MPs.

Government domestic functions, Political organizations, Officials and employees, Behavior, Labour Party (United Kingdom), Politicians, Liberal Democrats (United Kingdom), Marsden, Paul

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