Purnell to stand down at election...

Well that’s a bit of a surprise…  I think there were a few (not so much in the Labour party itself mind) who were hoping that James Purnell could keep the Blairite torch alight during the dark days of opposition that lie ahead – or could at least provide some sort of balance for the dreaded prospect of a Balls leadership.  That’s gone now.  How much talent will be left after the election?  How much more leftish will the Labour Party become?  Not looking hopeful.