Yesterday, Gordon Brown became leader of the Labour Party. In two days time he will be Prime Minister. In some ways he is similar to Tony Blair, in other ways very different.
Whereas Tony Blair was very much a head and heart politician, Brown seems to be much more cerebral. He will lead with his head. So we are probably in for a less interesting time, but maybe more manegable, with a reasoned, logical approach.
I expect there will be a lessening of ties with the United States, especially while Bush is still in office. But perhaps not much warmth towards Europe either- Brown is instinctively less trusting of Europe than Blair.
The son of a Scottish pastor, he shares a Christian faith with Blair, though his expression of it seems somehow more solid and measured. And also not as noticeable. I hope it is real. He will need that faith in God for what is the most difficult job in the UK.
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