Last minute wobble in Glasgow East

By Jonathan Walker on Jul 24, 08 03:28 PM in Politics

Latest gossip in Westminster is that the SNP is ahead in the Glasgow East by-election.

Of course, I have no idea if it will prove to be true when the result is announced about nine hours from now.

But it will be a disaster for Gordon Brown if his party has managed to lose a seat where it had a 13,500 majority - to the SNP, which is actually in power in the Scottish administration and shouldn't be receiving the type of boost opposition parties normally enjoy in by-elections.

Last night I predicted that Mr Brown would remain Labour leader until the next General Election no matter what.

My opposite number on the Liverpool Daily Post has a different view, and reckons Mr Brown will be out by the end of this year if he loses tonight.

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Paul Freeman said:

I think your prediction is correct. Brown won't go because there is no one of any calibre to replace him who could win an election for New Labour, certainly not in the timescale given. If in doubt ask Jack (the Lad) Straw, otherwise known as the Vicar of Bray. Jack will confirm that he's the last one left who can work the New Labour coffee machine, and he won't be standing, he's not that stupid.

July 24, 2008 9:35 PM

Last Minute Travel said:

Brown is still in power, hasn't lost the seat. I am already beginning to try to imagine who comes next. His "rule" isn't all that impressive, but he is intelligent. I wonder who will come after him...

March 25, 2009 7:22 AM