The Evening Standard reveals that Eric Joyce - the Falkirk MP and John Hutton's PPS - is to step down from his government role after the Labour Party conference. There's been a lot of speculation over the past few days that Hutton himself will be the first Cabinet minister to resign in protest at the Brown premiership. This can only fuel that rumour.
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Keith
September 17th, 2008 5:56pm Report this commentSlow and steady wins the game....15/2...15/4...15/6...just like playing crib really.!!
Liz Brown
September 17th, 2008 5:57pm Report this commentanother nonentity - still better than nothing, I suppose
Veni, Vidi, Dormivi
September 17th, 2008 6:46pm Report this commentWill the last minister to leave the Cabinet Room kindly leave the light on for Gordon.
Chuck Unsworth
September 17th, 2008 7:11pm Report this commentStep down after the conference?
Why wait?
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