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U.K. Government Chief Whip

Ministers unwilling to speak up for brave helpers

Steve Bird and Dominic Kennedy Only one out of 16 serving and former ministers who have visited Iraq was willing to comment on the plight of the interpreters who are risking their lives to help the British authorities. The...

Peter Mandelson declares 'it's third time lucky' as he returns to Government

Philip Webster, Political Editor, and Philippe Naughton Peter Mandelson declared that it was "all hands on deck" to help Britain through the economic crisis as he made a sensational return to government this afternoon. Despite...

Gordon Brown's closest allies Ed Miliband and Nick Brown

Two of Gordon Brown's closest allies, one a fresh-faced intellectual and the other a veteran bruiser, were given key roles in the Prime Minister's Government reshuffle. By James Kirkup, Political Correspondent Nick Brown (left)...

Nick Brown becomes second gay man appointed in reshuffle

As more details of the Cabinet reshuffle are released, it has been confirmed that Nick Brown will replace Geoff Hoon as Chief Whip. Mr Brown was appointed Deputy Chief Whip by Gordon Brown in June 2007. He was the Labour...

British PM reshuffles cabinet, names new Transport Secretary

London: London: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Friday appointed Geoff Hoon as Britain's new Transport Secretary as part of a reshuffle of cabinet positions. Hoon was formely government Chief Whip, in charge of ensuring...

Who's who in the new Cabinet so far

Movers John Hutton moves from his role as Business Secretary to Defence, he has previously served as Work and Pensions Secretary. Geoff Hoon, steps down as Chief Whip to become Transport Secretary – the position left vacant by...

Beware Brown's briefers

Geoff Hoon warns against the unhealthy habit of briefing journalists, repeats his appeal to stay in government, and says Brown is right man for turbulent times The Chief Whip Geoff Hoon has attacked "unhealthy" government press...

Brown could postpone Cabinet reshuffle after senior ministers threaten to resign if they are moved

Gordon Brown could put off the expect Cabinet reshuffle after senior ministers threatened to resign if they are moved Gordon Brown's plans to shake up his Cabinet were in turmoil tonight as senior ministers threatened to...

Hoon: Kelly to quit leak was 'serious mistake'

The leak of the news that Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly was set to leave the Government a "serious mistake", Chief Whip Geoff Hoon said today. The disclosure that Ms Kelly was standing down in order to spend more time...

Keith Vaz 'sought Gordon Brown's view over 28 days'

Keith Vaz, the chairman of the home affairs select committee, sought the private views of Gordon Brown for an independent report into government plans to extend the detention of terror suspects beyond 28 days. Emails which...

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