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The unexploded, ex, minister

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Geoffrey Robinson is a member of parliament for Coventry North West, England, for the Labor party, and was previously chief executive of Jaguar Cars. He was a friend of Joska Bourgeois, who left him some 12 million pounds sterling in a trust fund. He became a minister in the Labor government, and made a loan to Department of Trade and Industry head, Peter Mandelson. Mandelson resigned when the loan was revealed, and Robinson also lost his ministerial post. There are questions as to why he had to resign, and what other revelations he could make.

Political activity, Robinson, Geoffrey

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Forging his future

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Smith may succeed in implementing many of his policies if he is a shrewd enough politician to withstand the inevitable attacks he will face. He is a complex man with many good views on issues but also many prejudices. He must try hard to work with a variety of people to avoid failing.

Evaluation, Smith, John (British politician)

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Bound and shackled: Gordon Brown, the shadow chancellor, has set tough targets on spending, borrowing and inflation; good economics, but will it prove good politics?

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Brown faces many challenges if he is to deliver his promised monetary-policy reforms. He will have to meet his implausibly tight public-spending targets and raise taxes, which would be a very politically unpopular move.

Economic policy, Brown, Gordon (British politician)

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