Planning ahead: the political leadership campaigns that launched too soon
by Ben Quinn Political correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#73EFV)
As Rayner for leader' site goes live, here are previous instances of politicians jumping the gun
As any political adviser worth their salt will attest, it's never too soon to start privately preparing for your candidate's future leadership bid.
Yet going too early with registering that all-important website risks telegraphing one's intentions even before the starting gun has fired.
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