Yes, Prime Minister ... oh yes, yes, yes

Article Abstract:

There seems to be a growing tendency among the UK's Labour MPs to make great efforts to flatter government ministers. The questions they direct to ministers are often carefully worded to show individual ministers and the government as a whole in a positive light. Furthermore, these questions are designed to allow ministers, and Prime Minister Tony Blair in particular, to recite the party's entire election manifesto and to be very critical of the Conservative party. Labour MPs who are trying to resist this trend will face considerable challenges.

United Kingdom, Political aspects, Parliamentary procedure

---

My name's Peter - vote for me so I can be important

Article Abstract:

Minister without Portfolio Peter Mandelson seems to be seeking a seat on the UK Labour party's National Executive Committee mainly in order to boost his status as a leading politician. He has made significant progress within the Labour party, but has never stood for any internal position, and has thus been unable to really prove his value to the party. He is campaigning very vigorously for a seat on the National Executive Committee, even though failure to gain a seat would not really affect his position as a minister.

Political activity, Mandelson, Peter

---

More talent, more hostility

Article Abstract:

Most of the UK Labour party's new women MPs have held positions of considerable responsibility in business or local government. However, this does not mean that they will find it easy to establish a position in national politics. Many have received very negative attention from journalists, who are very keen to unveil any hint of a scandal, and have had elements of their private lives deliberately misinterpreted. This problem tends to overshadow the fact that these women have a great deal to offer.

Behavior, Women politicians

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Chechens' terror at Russian bombers. Moscow nervous as Chechens vote for new leader. Chechens defy call to surrender
• Abstracts: Old rules are still the best to follow. American tips worth noting
• Abstracts: Rough ride for Jospin after smooth victory. Why France won't vote for Europe. Pasqua's eloquent gestures say it all for Balladur
• Abstracts: Ayatollah still casts a sinister shadow over Iranian hopes for a new dawn. Rafsanjani sings swan song with a human touch
• Abstracts: So, have the experts anything to be proud of? Well, yes. Right side of the tracks. Dogfights over PEP performances

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.