But then nobody ever entirely believes a denial.

[mrph]

"No 10 denies reports that Gordon Brown has asked Tony Blair to step aside. More soon..."

Well now. Could be shaping up into an awfully interesting day in politics. I'm quite prepared to believe that no, Brown didn't.

But the fact that it's viewed as a possibility warranting (a seemingly unprompted) denial makes Blair look a little shakier. And then some.

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And it's certainly no secret that Brown had enough of being the bridesmaid ages ago...

I don't know that he'd be able to succesfully pull off a leadership challenge, but you're absolutely right, Blair is the focus rather than the party itself. Its not as if there is a credible alternative, after all.