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0927 Senior Labour backbencher Barry Sheerman - who has called for Labour MPs to vote on whether Gordon Brown should stay on as leader - says a ballot would bring the party "back to life". He tells the BBC: "I came into the Labour Party as a party of fraternity and good fellowship... I don't feel it now."
Gavin Love says:I think it is very difficult for either the Conservatives or the Labour parties to organise themselves until they set out a plan to clean up the expenses mess with a set date for completion. No one trusts any MP at present until they can demonstrate that they are neither crooked nor greedy. A cabinet re-shuffle is only moving MPs we don't trust anyway so it is a mute point. Clean up first! Have Your Say
0925 Treasury sources are confirming that Alistair Darling will stay as chancellor - as sources told Nick Robinson earlier.
0923 Rhondda Labour MP Chris Bryant is staying loyal. Knocking doors in his constituency last week, he insists, "a lot of people were saying they just want Gordon Brown to get on with the job". We'll find out on Sunday how this mood translated into votes for the European parliament.
0920 From BBC political correspondent James Landale: It's a natural fit. Clearly the prime minister decided Alan Johnson was the man to smooth over the cracks within a department where they crop up intermittently.0920 From BBC political correspondent James Landale: It's a natural fit. Clearly the prime minister decided Alan Johnson was the man to smooth over the cracks within a department where they crop up intermittently.
Chris Kennedy says:At last. After 12 months of hide and seek, a senior Cabinet Minister finally wakes up to reality and declares that Gordon Brown has had a disastrous effect on the Labour party and the country as well. The Labour MPs must ditch Brown and install an elected leader such as Jack Straw in his place. Have Your Say Chris Kennedy says:At last. After 12 months of hide and seek, a senior Cabinet Minister finally wakes up to reality and declares that Gordon Brown has had a disastrous effect on the Labour party and the country as well. The Labour MPs must ditch Brown and install an elected leader such as Jack Straw in his place. Have Your Say
Nick Gledhill says: Gordon Brown must not quit. The three resigning cabinet members, who have quit, have shown the true credibility of most politicians. All should have stood behind him, showing unity and strength. Have Your Say Nick Gledhill says: Gordon Brown must not quit. The three resigning cabinet members, who have quit, have shown the true credibility of most politicians. All should have stood behind him, showing unity and strength. Have Your Say
0916 Alan Johnson - widely tipped as a possible replacement for Gordon Brown - is the new home secretary, Downing Street confirms.0916 Alan Johnson - widely tipped as a possible replacement for Gordon Brown - is the new home secretary, Downing Street confirms.
0911 Well, one politician says he isn't excited by the flurry of events - Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg. "Whether Gordon Brown stays, whether Gordon Brown goes, whether someone replaces him, it's all irrelevant, because the Labour government has run out of road - it's finished," Mr Clegg says.0911 Well, one politician says he isn't excited by the flurry of events - Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg. "Whether Gordon Brown stays, whether Gordon Brown goes, whether someone replaces him, it's all irrelevant, because the Labour government has run out of road - it's finished," Mr Clegg says.
0910 From BBC political correspondent James Landale: This is a reshuffle taking place in extraordinary circumstances. Downing Street had hoped to keep his reshuffle until Monday, but James Purnell's resignation forced the government to act now.0902 Conservative Party chairman Eric Pickles looks as cheerful as can be about his party's performance in yesterday's English local government elections. "It looks very black for Labour," he says. "This government is discredited. It has run out of its mandate."0910 From BBC political correspondent James Landale: This is a reshuffle taking place in extraordinary circumstances. Downing Street had hoped to keep his reshuffle until Monday, but James Purnell's resignation forced the government to act now.0902 Conservative Party chairman Eric Pickles looks as cheerful as can be about his party's performance in yesterday's English local government elections. "It looks very black for Labour," he says. "This government is discredited. It has run out of its mandate."
0859 But Mr Brown has a big task ahead of him today. There are three jobs we know that need to be filled in the cabinet after James Purnell stood down as Work and Pensions Secretary, Hazel Blears stood down from communities and Jacqui Smith announced she was leaving the Home Office.0859 But Mr Brown has a big task ahead of him today. There are three jobs we know that need to be filled in the cabinet after James Purnell stood down as Work and Pensions Secretary, Hazel Blears stood down from communities and Jacqui Smith announced she was leaving the Home Office.
0857 You're hired! Gordon Brown may be on the ropes, with minister after minister resigning from his cabinet - but he still has the backing of The Apprentice's Sir Alan Sugar. "You couldn't have a better person in place, as far as I'm concerned," barks Sir Alan on the BBC News Channel. "From what I understand, he is resolute in his position."0857 You're hired! Gordon Brown may be on the ropes, with minister after minister resigning from his cabinet - but he still has the backing of The Apprentice's Sir Alan Sugar. "You couldn't have a better person in place, as far as I'm concerned," barks Sir Alan on the BBC News Channel. "From what I understand, he is resolute in his position."
0854 Outside his home, Conservative leader David Cameron tells reporters that the government has "completely forfeited the right to govern". He adds: "We really do deserve better than this, and I believe that all roads now, fairly, should lead to a general election."0854 Outside his home, Conservative leader David Cameron tells reporters that the government has "completely forfeited the right to govern". He adds: "We really do deserve better than this, and I believe that all roads now, fairly, should lead to a general election."
0853 Jack Straw will be keeping his job as justice secretary, the BBC's James Landale understands.0853 Jack Straw will be keeping his job as justice secretary, the BBC's James Landale understands.
0851 From BBC political editor Nick Robinson: I've been speaking to someone very close to Gordon Brown, who indicated that Alistair Darling will be keeping his job as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The likelihood is that Alan Johnson will be go to the home office, although I'm told that he would have preferred to have stayed at health.0851 From BBC political editor Nick Robinson: I've been speaking to someone very close to Gordon Brown, who indicated that Alistair Darling will be keeping his job as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The likelihood is that Alan Johnson will be go to the home office, although I'm told that he would have preferred to have stayed at health.
0847 And they're off. BBC political correspondent James Landale has been told that the reshuffle has begun. Cue a procession of ministers to Downing Street as the prime minister tries to regain the political initiative after a truly dreadful few weeks for him.0847 And they're off. BBC political correspondent James Landale has been told that the reshuffle has begun. Cue a procession of ministers to Downing Street as the prime minister tries to regain the political initiative after a truly dreadful few weeks for him.
0845 Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of what looks like being a crucial day for Gordon Brown's future as prime minister. Days don't get much bigger than this at Westminster. Work and Pensions Secretary James Purnell has quit, urging the prime minister to follow him; Labour fears it took a drubbing at yesterday's election; and the prime minister is trying and reassert his authority with a cabinet reshuffle. We'll be bringing you all the developments as they happen and the reaction and analysis from the BBC's correspondents and guests on the our television and radio output.0845 Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of what looks like being a crucial day for Gordon Brown's future as prime minister. Days don't get much bigger than this at Westminster. Work and Pensions Secretary James Purnell has quit, urging the prime minister to follow him; Labour fears it took a drubbing at yesterday's election; and the prime minister is trying and reassert his authority with a cabinet reshuffle. We'll be bringing you all the developments as they happen and the reaction and analysis from the BBC's correspondents and guests on the our television and radio output.