So all is sweetness and light. But there's just a little matter of the almighty mess the Labour government has made of the UK. O, I almost forgot, and an election in about 18 months. Now do they really think they have a hope in hells chance? I really don't think so!

D Case, Newquay,

Labour might be all pals together. They have yet to convince the voters of this country that doubling the tax of the lowest paid to 20% was a good thing.

I dare Mr Broon to tell us that the money has been used to keep bankers in the lifestyle they have been accustomed to living.

David Kinsley, Derby, UK

Strong handling of the economic crisis? Where, when, how the crisis is worsening despite Billions of pounds being thrown at the problem, so how can that be handling?

I think they are all afraid of Mandelson and desperate.

steve tea, manchester, cheshire

What's the point of a bloodbath before the election anyway? Even the Labour party must have worked out they're going to lose and anybody with half a brain will wait till afterwards.
(PS Mandy needed a new job anyway - his old one is coming to an end).

Dave, Slough,

Cambell and Mandleson to beef up election team i dont think so .
Get Leeson in to manage finances then you'll have the full team

Ron Sealey, Croydon, England

Richard, London says Brown "destroy(ed) the British economy". This statement alone shows how narrow and ill-informed his political view. As the world economy crashes, Brown's political recovery is earned by his ability to keep Britain safe through this crisis and the turbulant times that follow.

Alastair, Looe,

What a joke !
The guy who has steered the party onto the rocks is not the one to save it but thats there business!
What is true is that Mr Boom and Bust is wrecking the country!If he had any guts he should stop dithering and get out now

eddy, Bolton,

Maybe - instead, the country is now at war with Brown and his government. And we will not capitulate.

Jeremy Poynton, Frome, England

So now that Brown has destroyed the British economy - George Howarth just shrugs his shoulders and says '...people’s minds were not made up and it was all to play for...'. I think you'll find George, that you and your incompetent shower are on the endangered species list.

Richard, London, UK

Ok until he has to put up taxes,otherwise who is going to pay for all this bank cock up? Us,as usual.Then his backbenchers will get jittery trying to sell it to their constituents,just like they did in our former colony over the Atlantic.
Personal survival is the only thing that motivates MPs.

james allen, manchester, england

Good. The more our leaders can focus on the country, the better it is for all of us. Hopefully the media can try to be more supportive too.

Tony, Islington, London, UK