After weeks of speculation, Tom Watson MP – a close ally of the Prime Minister – is to resign his position as a Minister. It is thought he will continue to advise Gordon Brown at the heart of Downing Street in the run up to the election.
Anand Menon
Professor Anand Menon is director of The UK in a Changing Europe.
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