No revengers' tragedy

As a co-ordinated attack when Brown was facing his lowest ebb reminded us of Blairite ruthlessness, now exercised in revenge attacks.

The Treasury has launched a review of government waste, which it is hoped will   identify savings of more than £7 billion to be used to help hard-pressed   families.

However, there are concerns that these announcements may be overshadowed by   the stream of damaging disclosures about Mr Brown from former colleagues.

Senior Labour figures have cast aspersions on his character and personality   over the past few days. In addition, polls showed on Sunday that David   Cameron is now rated better than Mr Brown on every key leadership quality.

The triple assault of John Prescott, Cherie Blair and Lord Levy, alongside countless briefings, was designed to kill off any chance of recovery. The Blairites understand that Brown will not win the General election and are briefing to bring that event forward as quickly as possible. The longer Brown stays, the worse for Labour.