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Show 248 - John Rentoul

The Political Party

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Tony Glar Should Have Forgiven Peter Mandlsson

One of tone glar's weaknesses was that he didn't promote people early enough. He made a mistake very early on in sticking with the elected shadow cabinet and just translating all all f those shadow ministers into actual ministers. I can imagine boris johnson in this similar situation. Peter mandelson would would have stayed on in a any other government. And such a talented communicator, really funny, likable, you know, great on t v as a min youthink,. That's some one who perhaps should have had a bit of a morsinor role from the start.

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