My chronicle

It is a mystery to me that when he he finally became Prime Minister Gordon Browndid not try to be more radical than Tony Blair. He missed a golden opportunity because Blair's reputation was becoming tarnished; he was considered a Tory even by moderate progressives. It was widely believed that Brown was more left-wing than Blair. There were tiny indications at firsr of Brown seeking a radical agenda; then he abandoned the effort.

After this his troubles really began; and now he may drown in a sea of troubles.

He has now reshuffled his cabinet; and mutters about re-connecting with his supporters. But it is probably too late. Brown's problem is not personailiy; it is a right-wing agenda.

Will things change in 12 months? I doubt it unless he recaptures his desire for radical change at home and abroad.