Come and get me
James Forsyth 12:34pm
Charles Clarke’s interview in The Independent is good value. He lets rip with his now trademark straight talk, declaring that he’s “frustrated that Labour does not seem to be doing enough to offer real solutions to the major problems of the future, nor be convincing about our capacity to overcome the challenges we face” and criticising Gordon Brown for “allowing a sense of indecision to develop.” But, interestingly, he issues a ‘come and get me’ call about returning to government in response to a question from one reader:
“Would you ever take a Cabinet position under Gordon Brown?
Richard Collins
by emailYes, certainly but any such appointment is a matter for him. Since before he became Prime Minister I have always been clear in conversations with Gordon Brown that I am ready to serve loyally in his Government but, equally, that I am perfectly happy if he decides not to include me. He asked me to discuss some non-governmental roles but we couldn't find the right way to make them work.”
Over to you, Prime Minister.
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EyeSee
March 31st, 2008 12:52pm Report this commentIs there a point to this? Clarke is a pillock, First Class. His only fear about Brown is if he means people don't vote Labour so possibly costing Clarke his job.
Trumpeter Lanfried
March 31st, 2008 1:17pm Report this comment'He asked me to discuss some non-governmental roles'. Such as Deputy assistant manager to the Outer Hebridies five-a-day and real nappies co-ordination executive.
Lance Diatessaron
March 31st, 2008 2:10pm Report this commentCharles Clarke for Ambassador to Kosovo.
David Lindsay
March 31st, 2008 5:40pm Report this commentThis piece has clearly appeared a day early. Charles Clarke still alive indeed! Or are you saving "Alan Milburn and Stephen Byers still alive" for tomorrow?
Max Kaye
March 31st, 2008 9:07pm Report this commentCharles who?
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