Rise and fall of Scotland's new political dynasty [Scot Region]
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HE BECAME the symbolic standard bearer for the New Labour generation, a bright young politician groomed by Gordon Brown and tipped to succeed him as Prime Minister. Douglas Alexander is fond of recalling that his interview for a job as Brown's parliamentary researcher in 1990 involved drinking beer and watching football on television.
As 'sons of the manse', their partnership was more than just a meeting of minds, as they began plotting the rebirth of Labour.See the full content of this document
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Rise and fall of Scotland's new political dynasty [Scot Region]
So, when Douglas took his first tentative steps on to the political ladder in 1997 as an MP, his mentor was naturally on hand to guide his development.
But a series of political gaffes has led the once-close political relationship towards breaking point. And on Friday it emerged Mr Alexander has repaid Pounds 12,000 in mortg...See the full content of this document