A ‘Stalinist’ big tent?
Be sceptical about whether the shift in tone is sustainable: Brown is the dominant figure in his cabinet, writes James Blitz.
Britain after Blair
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After 10 years in office, Tony Blair has handed over power to Gordon Brown. What is Blair’s legacy? And what shape will the new government take?
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Brown under pressure to find new ideas
The prime minister will try to regain the political initiative with a new legislative package including bills to control immigration and raise the school-leaving age to 18
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Lords reform slips off Labour priorities
Opposition attacks slow progress
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