Brown faces political test in Crewe

                   
reuters.com     22-May-2008            

LONDON (Reuters) - The Conservative Party look poised on Thursday to win, for the first time in 26 years, a mid-term parliamentary seat, a victory that would add to Prime Minister Gordon Brown's woes. Although only a single seat in the Commons is at stake, the by-election in Crewe -- triggered by... [read full story]                    

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Will Labour's expectation management backfire (again)

spectator.co.uk     20-May-2008          

As James says, if Labour rack up a double-digit defeat in Crewe and Nantwich, then things might start to look even nastier for Gordon Brown – to the point that he may face a leadership challenge or two. I’m sure Labour will be aware of that, but they’re certainly not saying it. Sam Coates points...                    

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Which way now for the left?

socialistworker.co.uk     20-May-2008          

Gordon Brown has concluded that his trashing in local elections earlier this month means that Labour needs to move further to the right. Socialist Worker spoke to a range of leading figures and activists on the left to gauge their response, and to ask them what needs to be done The collapse of...                    

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Jonathan Freedland: Attacks on toffs will ring hollow until Labour proves its meritocratic mettle

guardian.co.uk     21-May-2008          

The top hat and tails stuff has backfired in Crewe, but class can still work for the party - if it admits its failure on social mobility In the wee small hours of this morning, Barack Obama was expected to stand in Iowa, scene of his first great triumph in this year's marathon Democratic contest,...                    

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Brown's fate may hang on extent of swing to the Right

scotsman.com     21-May-2008          

A CONSERVATIVE win at Crewe and Nantwich would be the first time the party has won a by-election from Labour's grip in 30 years. Despite Labour's insistence that the battle is on local issues, the mutterings on the streets of Crewe when The Scotsman visited were about the cost of living and...                    

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The people vs Gordon Brown: Revolution in Bedford Street

independent.co.uk     21-May-2008          

Labour faces its toughest test to date in tomorrow's Crewe by-election. After all, what have the Labour Government ever done for Crewe? "I won't vote for the Conservative Party, but I've listened to what the Lib Dems have had to say and I think they will make a difference here. After having voted...                    

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Westminster braced for a Labour massacre

spectator.co.uk     21-May-2008          

Like Pete, I have picked up on hesitancy in some parts of Crewe – mainly from Tory activists who realise this is a “send Brown a message” by-election rather than a mandate for Conservatism. But a win is a win – and in Westminster, at least, Tories are expecting a mammoth victory. One Shadow...                    

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No wonder Gordon's not smiling

guardian.co.uk     21-May-2008          

Brown's problem is that today, for many, the nasty party is Labour Niels Bohr said: "Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future." And one certainty is a massive swing against Labour in Crewe and Nantwich tomorrow. What better way to win back Labour voters, you might think, than to...                    

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Tories on course for first by-election victory over Labour in 30 years

timesonline.co.uk     21-May-2008          

David Cameron is on course to secure the Tories' first by-election victory over Labour in 30 years today as the government party's campaign chief in Crewe & Nantwich all but conceded defeat. Although officially claiming that the result is in doubt, the Tories are preparing for the arrival of Mr...                    

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24 hours before the byelection balloon goes up, Labour braces itself for a drubbing

guardian.co.uk     22-May-2008          

Labour is facing an electoral hammering in Crewe tonight as Liberal Democrats privately suggest they may even push the party's candidate into a humiliating third place. Despondent Labour sources admit that the party may lose by as many as 7-8,000 votes, and though they are dismissive of Lib Dem...                    

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Now the unions turn on Brown

independent.co.uk     22-May-2008          

By Andrew Grice, Political Editor and Nigel Morris The leader of the trade union movement accused Gordon Brown of lacking a vision for Britain on the eve of a by-election today which could trigger a crisis of confidence in the Prime Minister. In the most important parliamentary by-election since...                    

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