Rhrodri Morgan to step down as First Minister

I read in the Tribune (3rd Aug 2007) that Rhrodri is planning to step down as soon as early next year. Tony Heath writes "with the historic Labour/Plaid Cymru coalition in place and in power in the Welsh Assembly, Rhrodri Morgan has told friends he is to step down as First Minister and Labour Leader - possibly as early as next year. Mr Morgan who is 68 next month, said before the elections in May that he would probably stand down in 2009. But his recent health scare - he had keyhole surgery ...... - has made him think of bringing that date forward."

He speculates about the successor citing Carwyn Jones as the favourite. I think Jane Davidson is likely to be a favourite. I can't find any odds on line yet!

His wife Julie Morgan MP has, I believe, been reselected as the candidate for Cardiff North for New Labour at the next election which could as soon as early next year. Either she doesn't plan to spend much time with Rhrodri or she doesn't expect to win!

OK gwe

Labour party invites members to nominate for leader and deputy leader ..???

Rob Newman Secretary of Cardiff North New Labour Party
writes to members on 22 May ..(perhaps he didn't notice that nominations closed for the leadership and deputy leadership of the labour party on the 17 May!)

"As you will have heard the prime minister and leader of the labour party , Tony Blair ...have announced they will step down..The first time in its history that the labour party is choosing not only a new leadership team but also a new prime minister....We want as many people as possible to take part in these elections .....opportunity to make a nomination for who we want to be leader and deputy leader...all party members invited on 31 May to come and debate the way forward ......and WHO WE WANT TO LEAD IT INTO THE GENERAL ELECTION ......and finishes....I look forward to seeing you on the 30 May???"

Labour Party members are badly informed! Perhaps the secretary Mr Newman didn't remember that Julie Morgan announced she was......emmmm...supporting Brown and Harmen "I'm supporting Gordon for leader and Harriet for deputy leader as I think they would work together very well — I'm excited about the new era" gushes Julie Morgan on her website. So whats to discuss then....democracy maybe?

Or you could go to a labour party hustings if you are a member on 9th June at a secret location but it will cost you a £10.... no concessions!

Meanwhile our Julie Morgan MP tells the HOC : 'I have reservations about nuclear power.' Time to make your mind up. If you could be as decisive about supporting Brown it must be possible to decide to oppose nuclear power. See new video

Biggest Brown nose in Wales

Who is the biggest Brown Nose in Wales? The 'Morgan Mafia' - Newsnight were proudly presenting The Order of the Brown Nose - an award for the most egregious sucking up to Gordon Brown during the - ahem - race for the Labour leadership and next prime minister. Send us your nominations
Rhodri: Gordon will be an outstanding PM May 18 2007
by Tomos Livingstone, Western Mail

WELSH Labour leader Rhodri Morgan last said he was confident that Gordon Brown would be “an outstanding Prime Minister for Wales”.

Mr Morgan said, “I backed Gordon Brown because he has been an outstanding Chancellor of the Exchequer, the first in history to produce both low unemployment and low inflation at the same time. “No Labour or Conservative Chancellor has ever produced that before.“In Wales he has produced both sustainable growth and lower unemployment, which is a remarkable achievement.“He has shown a strong commitment to devolution, which I have witnessed at first hand.“I’m sure that as Prime Minister, he will be a good friend to Wales, and potentially an outstanding Prime Minister for Wales.” Oh dear!!!

But what about Julie Morgan MP
Julie Morgan gushes 'Exciting times as our party elects leader'

It is not 'Exciting times' as our party doesn't get to elect a leader
Brown will be as bad as Blair and he is just as Tory as Tony. And there was a time our Julie MP was regarded as left wing now she's just a 'brown nose' lemming 'excited about the new era' which will be just as exciting as a voyage on the titanic.

Personnel Today has a story about Gordon Brown being accused of siding with big business against workers as unions gear up for a major assault on his first days when he becomes prime minister.
Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) general secretary Mark Serwotka told Personnel Today that Brown listened too much to the CBI. PCS members last week voted unanimously to ramp up their campaign against civil service job cuts, pay levels and privatisation. They also passed a motion prioritising joint strikes with other public sector unions, for which they have the support of Unison and the National Union of Teachers.

Aberthaw potential site for NEW Nuclear Power Station

Independent 22nd Feb 2007

CONSULTANTS working for the UK Government have earmarked Aberthaw in the Vale of Glamorgan as a potential site for a new nuclear power station, according to an industry source. The Department of Trade and Industry said there were no plans to build any new nuclear power stations. ..industry source told the Western Mail, "There is a document in existence which identifies Aberthaw as a suitable location for a nuclear power station. It's an academic exercise which looks purely at the technical case, without considering the political impact.

Have anyone asked the people of Wales if they want a new nuclear power station? No we don't. Write to your local politican asking them to say no to nuclear power. Julie Morgan MP for Cardiff North supports Nuclear power and has voted for this polciy in the house of commons. Read more on Julie Morgan MP for cardiff north and her views FOR nuclear power

Say no to nuclear power

Western Mail 20th February 2007
SCOTTISH Nationalists today called on Labour to rule out the construction of any new nuclear power stations. The party claims Scotland can instead become a world leader in green technologies.

Why can't the politicians in Wales dare speak out and say no to nuclear power? But we have politicians like Julie Morgan who vote to support nuclear power every time!

Tony Blair defiant over nuclear plans!

No 2 nuclear power

Tony Blair has said he is still firmly behind the construction of new nuclear power stations, despite losing a High Court battle with Greenpeace.
BBC 15th Feb 2007

Julie Morgan can you make your mind up and say NO to Trident replacement?

Time to make a decision Julie - all the information is out there so why dilly dally.

Say NO to Trident replacement