I said publicly nothing that I had not previously said to Des Browne (the former Defence Secretary). My intention was to be open and honest about how I saw things. 
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Quotes about Des Browne
I am delighted to be following Des Browne. He did two big jobs very, very well. But I think there is a lesson to be learned, which is that Scotland is important, Scotland is crucial.
was said
in The Scotsman
Des Browne's departure shows just how much of a dog's dinner Gordon Brown has made of his reshuffle. Hard on the heels of David Cairns' resignation from the Scotland Office, Des Browne's exit shows that right through the Scotland Office team there has been huge dissatisfaction with the UK Government's approach to Scotland.
said Angus Robertson
in The Scotsman
The news of Ruth Kelly's resignation is no surprise. All eyes will now be on Defence Secretary Des Browne who could also leave the Government in a cabinet reshuffle.
was said
in Sky News
And Fr Davie Cairns and desperate Des Browne can take our places in running Scotland while dishing the Cybernats ... But I must away for I have a speech to write for this year's Tory Party conference, not to mention my column for the Daily Torygraph.
was said
in Malaysia Sun
Quotes from articles mentioning Des Browne
The job will definitely stay. We're expecting Jim to take it on. It could be that he gets Transport as well and combines the two.
was said
in The Scotsman
The eyes of the country are upon us, and the people of this country want us to address their concerns.
said Des Browne
