Gordon Wants Seven Years
It’s reported in the newspapers today that Gordon has said he intends to serve seven years as PM, three in this term before a general election in 2010, followed by another four years assuming he wins. However, with public opinion firmly against him and an unfolding economic disaster waiting to happen, it’s far more likely that Gordon will struggle to survive his first 3 years, let alone achieve any more. Gordon was effectively given a get-out-of-jail-free card today by David Miliband, who has announced he does not intend to stand against Brown in the competition for the Labour leadership likely to take place in a few months time. Of course it matters little what happens to Gordon now, the damage has already been done.
Mr Miliband said that he was “not a candidate” in the race for Labour leader. He would still be under 50 in seven years’ time.
Under the plan being discussed, Mr Brown would serve for one full Parliament if he wins the next election.
“Gordon is planning to do three years (to the next election) and four years and then step down,” an ally said.
“That is seven years. You only have to look at Thatcher and Blair, who did 10 years.”
Gordon was dealt the final insult by Tony Blair today, who failed to show up to the Commons to vote for Gordon in the no-confidence motion. One has to wonder that if Blair had been compelled to vote, which way he might actually have voted.
