Influentials debate: Is New Labour doomed to defeat?

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New Labour was once a byword for political success. Now it is in the poll doldrums, trailing David Cameron's resurgent Conservatives.
Many doubt that it can win the next election: some fear a Labour wipe-out. September's party conference will be Gordon Brown's chance to rally his troops - or may be his last stand as leader.

Our panel features two of the most prominent modernizers in the Conservatives and Labour ranks and two leading commentators of the centre-left and centre-right. As Mr Brown prepares to do battle for his job this autumn, they'll be discussing whether there is still life in New Labour - and who should lead it out of the slump.

On the panel:

James Purnell - Secretary of State for Work & Pensions
Michael Gove - Shadow Spokesman for Education
Matthew d'Ancona - Editor of the Spectator
Polly Toynbee - The Guardian Columnist

Chair:
Anne McElvoy - Executive Editor, Evening Standard

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