Gordon Brown, British Chancellor to the Treasury

Delegates at the governing Labour Party's annual conference gave the treasury chief a standing ovation after the address, which was seen as crucial to his leadership bid and watched for signals of what his agenda would be if he wins.

Brown set out a vision that suggested he agreed with Blair's view that Labour must stay focused on moderate voters if it wants to retain power. But he also sought support from the party's left with declarations of his commitment to core Labour values like social justice and fighting poverty.

Speaking the next day, Blair told the Labour party it must remain bold if it is to hold onto power and said the only legacy he cared about was Labour's winning a fourth term.

The Japan Times Weekly: Sept. 30, 2006
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