Ex-Stalininst PM?



Reid's high profile raises prospect of leadership bid

John Reid is increasingly being tipped by Labour MPs to run for the party's leadership after dominating the headlines in the aftermath of the alleged terror plot.

The Home Secretary dominated the airwaves again yesterday following an early morning press conference outlining the lowering of the terror threat.

Many MPs believe his high profile in the Prime Minister's absence is an attempt to position himself as a potential challenger to Gordon Brown, the Chancellor. He may be viewed as a possible champion for Blairites who risk being left out of the forthcoming race unless he stands. "He's been here, there and everywhere. He obviously considers himself a potential candidate for the leadership," said Ian Gibson, a leftwing Labour MP. " If he pulls this off, a lot of MPs will think again about his chances."

Can't imagine anything worse for Britain if Reid got into power, you can kiss your freedoms goodbye. Whatever happens to Britain when Blair eventually leaves office, it won't be a happy ending.

The British government is trying to overturn hundreds of years of political development just because they are wetting their pants and are trying to convince everyone else to do likewise.

Blair's government is an enemy of liberty

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The Stalinist Cog, and the Terror Briefings.

The prime minister is gone, long live John Reid!

John Reid's tenuous grasp on reality rivals Blair's