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January 11, 2012 11:49 am

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Andrew Adonis is to become the new chair of Progress, with five new vice-chairs from the 2010 intake joining the organisation’s team. Speaking this morning, Adonis said:

“‘I’m excited to be helping Progress in its hugely important work in reinvigorating progressive politics. A strong alternative to the Tories is needed now more than ever, and Progress has a key role to play in helping to return Labour to power at the next election.”

Shadow education secretary Stephen Twigg MP, the current chair of Progress, becomes the Progress honorary president. He replaces former health secretary Alan Milburn who joins the new Progress advisory board.

The new vice-chairs are Jenny Chapman MP, Julie Elliott MP, Alison McGovern MP, Toby Perkins MP, and Dan Jarvis MP. They join current Progress vice-chairs Tristram Hunt MP, Liz Kendall MP, Bridget Phillipson MP, Jonathan Reynolds MP, Anas Sarwar MP, and John Woodcock MP.’

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  • Anonymous

    Almost like a New labour government with Ministers………

  • Anonymous

    Oh dear….Lord Adonis: a modest little man, with a lot to be modest about

    • John Ruddy

      I dont think you intended that to be a compliment, but it is. It was also said about Atlee.

      • Anonymous

        Yes John, Churchill said it of Atlee, and it wasn’t totally fair. However, Lord Adonis is no Atleee

        • http://www.facebook.com/people/Mike-Homfray/510980099 Mike Homfray

          I’m just musing over the comparison between Attlee and Adonis.

          However, given that it has no basis whatsoever, it hasn’t taken long. There is no comparison.  Lord Adonis is entirely suited to chair an organisation such as Progress

          • Anonymous

            Ready and waiting in the wings….

          • Franheron

             If unelected, undemocratic, Friednd of Camderon is chair of Progress that’s certainly an organisatin to avoid at all costs.  If Blairites want to resurrect Nree Labour suggest they leave Real Labour to represent real people with real needs

        • John Ruddy

          I wasnt comparing Adonis to Atlee. I was stating that the phrase was a massive compliment. I’m not sure you meant to compliment Adonis, probably because you didnt understand what the phrase meant.

  • Anonymous

    Top Tip: Don’t let him sign any contracts.

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