Sentences with phrase «stalinist ruthlessness»

«Chancellor Gordon Brown's Treasury operates with «Stalinist ruthlessness», treating colleagues with contempt, the ex-head of the civil service has said.

Lord Turnbull, Brown's former permanent secretary, has since marvelled at the «Stalinist ruthlessness» of his negotiating style: «His view is that it is just not worth it and «they will get what I decide».»