Brown invites Thatcher into his ever expanding tent
3:31pmMargaret Thatcher is taking tea with Gordon Brown, Ben Brogan has the scoop. This is just about the last thing that David Cameron needs today as he tries to defuse the Gummer Goldsmith report. He’s now bound to get questions about whether he feels snubbed and if he’ll be inviting her round for a cuppa at CCHQ and if not why not. (Regulars at Lady Thatcher’s parties have long noted Cameron’s conspicuous absence and those close to her are amazed at his failure to court her.)
The invitation shows how far Brown is prepared to go to establish himself as a national, not party, figure. He is so confident in his support among Labour voters and members that he doesn’t worry about the internal party consequences of inviting Lib Dems into his cabinet or Thatcher across the threshold of Number 10.
It would, though, be classic if Thatcher walked out of Number 10 and promptly told the press everything that Brown is doing wrong.
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Tiberius
September 13th, 2007 3:42pm Report this commentI've just seen the report on this on the Beeb's website. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6993269.stm It's a pity Malcolm Rifkind's statement about Brown's "deeply cynical manoeuvering" is not given wider coverage since it is patently true. It would be interesting to hear from Lady Thatcher (is that a red or pink dress she's wearing)which of Brown's policies she finds agreeable.
simon
September 13th, 2007 7:09pm Report this commentJust another stunt from Brown. I thought he was working night and day on foot & mouth
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