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Friday, 2nd May 2008

Brown, the author of his own misfortune

James Forsyth 10:06am

When considering what effect these results will have on the mood of the Parliamentary Labour Party, it is worth remembering that most people are blaming Labour’s ghastly performance on the abolition of the 10p tax band. Now, who was responsible for that? G. Brown.

If Boris has won London—which seems almost certain, watch to see what Ken says about why he lost. If he blames his defeat on Labour’s national unpopularity, he will heighten the skittish mood among Labour MPs.

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Mike Keen

May 3rd, 2008 10:14am

Why does no one remember this is the second time Brown has used the 10p tax dodge-giving it small business then taking it away and accusing us of fiddling.We had no voice but it was and still is typical of this moronic imbecile.

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