Summary
Peter Mandelson last night urged his critics to "give him a chance" after Tony Blair ended months of speculation by naming him as Britain's new EU commissioner.
The 50-year-old Hartlepool MP, whose departure for Brussels will mean a tricky by-election for Labour, said he had "agonised" before accepting the post.See the full content of this document
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Mandy Says 'Give Me a Chance'
But he insisted the alternative career move ( a third Cabinet comeback ( was "never an option" despite his close friendship with Mr Blair.
The Prime Minister phon...See the full content of this document
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