Brown to take Labour crown

After a private meeting yesterday afternoon they delayed the decision until Monday, saying their levels of support were "too close to call". The move sparked immediate speculation that even pooling their backers the pair had been unable to achieve 44 nominations - although they insisted th...

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Published inEvening chronicle (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England)
Main Author Brophy, John
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Newcastle-upon-Tyne (UK) MGN Ltd 11.05.2007
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Brown, Gordon
Straw, Jack
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Summary:After a private meeting yesterday afternoon they delayed the decision until Monday, saying their levels of support were "too close to call". The move sparked immediate speculation that even pooling their backers the pair had been unable to achieve 44 nominations - although they insisted there was "clearly sufficient support" for a candidate from the Left. Mr [Jack Straw] declared: "I'm not worried about a challenge. [Gordon Brown]'s not worried about this either, Gordon would welcome any contest that there is and the opportunity for debate that will bring."
ISSN:0960-3573