Brown’s wasted nine months…
Things are getting heavy for Gordon Brown as he heads for his premiership’s first real electoral test in May. Between them, the local government elections, the London Assembly and Mayoral elections, will provide him with a stern test as his first full year draws to a close. Over at Brassneck, I’ve argued that in the uncertainty of a global crisis, he needs to prove he can handle the upcoming chaos, not simply steer the ship through stable waters. Shades of President Herbert Hoover, who despite his best effort ended up taking the rap for the onset of ’30s depression.