Brown’s new Cabinet
I just love politics – never a dull moment. The reshuffle of the Cabinet today makes really interesting news.
The headline appointment is clearly the return of Peter Mandelson. This is as inspired as it is unexpected. It shows that Brown is big enough to put past hurt behind him.
I met Mandelson a couple of times when he was Secretary of State at the DTI (now BERR). He is a really impressive Minister who energises his officials and his four years as an EU Commissioner has only strengthened his business credentials. I just hope that he shows more interest in consumer issues than his predecessor John Hutton.