Gordon Brown says he will not run for leader of Scottish Labour

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[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-29784568[/url]
[quote]Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has ruled himself out of the Scottish Labour leadership contest, the BBC understands.

He is the latest in a number of key figures to say they will not stand for the post vacated by Johann Lamont.

Earlier, MSPs Kezia Dugdale and Jenny Marra ruled themselves out.

And the party's acting leader, MP Anas Sarwar said he wanted to concentrate on General Election planning.

Scottish Labour's health spokesman, MSP Neil Findlay - who is seen as a potential candidate - had urged Mr Brown to take over the reins.

But a source close to the Fife MP told the BBC: "For the past four years and on every occasion that he has been asked, Mr Brown has made it clear that he is not returning to frontline politics. That position has not changed."[/quote]

[bravehat]

Shocker, no one wants the job, it's a poison chalice.

[Midas22]

[QUOTE=bravehat;46344797]Shocker, no one wants the job, it's a poison chalice.[/QUOTE]

It's a shit party.

[bravehat]

[QUOTE=Midas22;46344828]It's a shit party.[/QUOTE]

They're dead in Scotland, they're behind the tories in polls up here.

[The mouse]

It's a shame because Gordon was probably one of the few people who could save them.