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...Half a cabinet’s worth of Blairites – including David Miliband, John Reid and James Purnell – have retreated or quit altogether. Many like-minded staff have vacated the back rooms....
...The abrupt end to Mr Purnell’s promising parliamentary career follows the announced departure of a clutch of senior Blairites, including Patricia Hewittt, Stephen Byers, Alan Milburn, John Reid, Geoff Hoon...
...James Purnell — 15/1 If he ever accepted the job, he would probably be the most liberal home secretary since Roy Jenkins....
...Other rising stars who could be promoted include Liam Byrne, the immigration minister, and James Purnell, pensions minister....
...There are also suggestions that James Purnell, a leading ally of Mr Blair, might become the new culture secretary....
...Besides Mr Brown, other candidates for leadership are likely to be considering their position, including John Reid, home secretary, and Charles Clarke, former home secretary....
...and Rural Affairs The Rt Hon Margaret Beckett MP Secretary of State for Transport and Secretary of State for Scotland The Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP Secretary of State for Defence The Rt Hon Dr John Reid...
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