The first problem for Blair was that the
right wing was
split into two slates — the AEEU - backed Labour First slate made up
of individuals tied to
right wing unions, and a number
of other Blairites, such as actor Michael Cashman, retired USDAW official Diana Jeuda and Scottish
party official - turned - lobbyist Jack McConnell.
In the process, Labour will get the popular credit, and will expose the
splits in the Tory
party - because there is a distinct limit to the pragmatism
of the more
right -
wing and fiscally conservative Conservatives.