David Miliband writes an article for a little-read newspaper outlining his view for a Labour future and suddenly he is launching his bid for the leadership.
Former Blairite favourite Peter Mandelson says, "It would be a very strange government if there was nobody amongst the higher ranks who was not sufficiently qualified to be a future leader.
"I am not saying [David Miliband] is a candidate or that there is or should be a race but equally the government does have lots of talent and thank God for it."
That's the problem that could also be Gordon Brown's saving - there are not any big beasts on the Labour front benches who could take over. Jacqui Smith? Ed Balls? Miliband? They are hardly Cabinet material let alone prime ministerial.
Most of them are anonymous yes men (and women) - "government of all the talents"? Don't make me laugh...
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