When is the kiss of death not the kiss of death?

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When Tony Blair delivers it.

Tony Blair has, in the past, given his unreserved support for the following ministers: Peter Mandleson, Stephen Byers, Peter Mandleson (again) Beverly Hughes, David Blunkett, Estelle Morris, David Blunkett (again). Being supported by TB is like getting TB, not good for your future prospects.

This is why Tessa Jowell should be jumping for joy. Tony is going out of his way not to give her any public support. Apparently he does not want to pre-empt the findings of any future investigation into Mrs Jowell’s conduct, like he did with Mandleson (twice) and Blunkett (twice).
With Tony’s track record of backing the wrong horse in these matters Mrs Jowell may come away from this smelling of roses. Only don’t put your house on it.

4 responses to “When is the kiss of death not the kiss of death?”

  1. Yes, strange sort of concept loyalty, isn’t it? Lady Finchley just got it between the shoulder blades from her colleagues, and John Major was plagued by ‘bastards’. Never did quite grasp it, did you?

  2. Yes, strange sort of concept loyalty, isn’t it? Lady Finchley just got it between the shoulder blades from her colleagues, and John Major was plagued by ‘bastards’. Never did quite grasp it, did you?

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