Lynne Featherstone

So - five minutes is a long time in politics!

Yes - I knew there were rumblings from those in seats under threat. No - I had no idea that Ming would go. But he is a man of integrity - and as the media leaks and damage escalated - he did (as you would expect) the honourable thing.

Whilst I didn't support Ming for the leadership, since he was elected I thought he did a good job with the mess he inherited after Charles's departure. But the external world is unforgiving.

So the Huhne-Clegg battle will commence. We do seem to be rather blessed with talent to choose from. On with the show!

Comments

1. Chris says:

   16 October 2007 at 9:27 am

   Won't you have a go, Lynne ?
2. Andy says:

   16 October 2007 at 9:32 am

   That sounds depressingly like you're ruling yourself out from standing. I wish you'd reconsider: I think you have the necessary drive, media skills and mix of practical and theoretical liberalism to lead us to somewhere mighty.

   And I know I'm not alone in this belief.
3. Tristan says:

   16 October 2007 at 11:28 am

   So Lynne, you're not tempted to stand? ;)
4. Paul Linford says:

   16 October 2007 at 12:01 pm

   Does this mean you are not standing yourself then Lynne?

   I agree that the main battle will be between Huhne and Clegg but I would expect to see Steve Webb and possibly Julia Goldsworthy also throw their hats into the ring.
5. Anonymous says:

   16 October 2007 at 12:41 pm

   Lynne

   Julia Goldsworthy does not have the gravitas to pull the leadership off. You have proved to be a canny operator since you got into Parliament and would be the best woman for the job.

   Lets face it - Teather will stand if you do not. She is a loathed by the majority of the party for stabbing Kennedy in the back so openly.
6. Anonymous says:

   16 October 2007 at 2:34 pm

   You should definitely run.
7. Mark says:

   16 October 2007 at 3:51 pm

   For goodness sake stand!