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James Purnell

James Purnell

  1. She had everything -- but a life
    BeliefNet logo BeliefNet 12 hours ago

    Tucked away down a winding track on a remote Welsh peninsula, the farmhouse we rented for a family holiday last June was a much-needed haven from real life. Full Article at BeliefNet

  2. Charles Clarke: You Ask The Questions
    The Independent logo The Independent 6 days ago
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    Who would you most like to succeed Gordon Brown: James Purnell, David Miliband, Ed Miliband or Alan Johnson? Jeremy Shepherd, Brighton A leadership election would be politically refreshing. Full Article at The Independent

  3. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago
    BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: James Purnell, the former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, collapses to the ground after conceding a goal in the Journalists vs Labour Party football match on September 27, 2009 in Brighton, England.

    BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: James Purnell, the former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, collapses to the ground after conceding a goal in the Journalists vs Labour Party football match on September 27, 2009 in Brighton, England. View Photo »

  4. We must make sure that the 2.8 million people who have been on incapacity benefit for over a decade are helped. James Purnell and myself do tend to share the same rhetoric; but he hasn't delivered, he has lost the battle.
    – Mark Harper SOURCE: ePolitix 4 weeks ago
  5. 'I had it all, but I didn't have a life'
    Guardian Unlimited logo Guardian Unlimited 1 week ago
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    Gaby Hinsliff at home with her son, Freddie. Photograph: Suki Dhanda Tucked away down a winding track on a remote Welsh peninsula, the farmhouse we rented for a family holiday last June was a much-needed haven from real life. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

  6. Is James Purnell becoming a Tatler Tory?
    The Telegraph logo The Telegraph 3 weeks ago

    Purnell, who resigned from the Cabinet in June in despair at Gordon Brown's leadership, seemed remarkably at home among David Cameron's "Notting Hill Tories", who included Michael Gove and Ed Vaizey. Full Article at The Telegraph

  7. Yet another tired Labour performance
    Daily Express logo Daily Express 1 month ago
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    He joined Cabinet colleague Andy Burnham and former Work and Pensions Secretary James Purnell in his Partys team for the traditional conference football match against Lobby journalists in Brighton. Full Article at Daily Express

  8. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago
    BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: James Purnell (l), the former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, heads the ball in the Journalists vs Labour Party football match on September 27, 2009 in Brighton, England.

    BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: James Purnell (l), the former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, heads the ball in the Journalists vs Labour Party football match on September 27, 2009 in Brighton, England. View Photo »

  9. David Cameron: Exclusive reaction to James Purnell's resignation
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  10. Purnell urges more unelected ministers
    Guardian Unlimited logo Guardian Unlimited 1 month ago

    James Purnell, who said: "It's almost impossible to get selected as a candidate of one of the main parties unless you're a political lifer'. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

  11. Purnell's enjoying the freedom of the backbenches
    Spectator Magazine logo Spectator Magazine 1 month ago

    James Purnell has just spoken at The Spectator’s Paths to Prosperity conference, with sideburns bushier than ever after the summer. He was doing an on-stage interview with Andrew Neil and was quite firm on the release of al-Megrahi. Full Article at Spectator Magazine

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About James Purnell

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James Mark Dakin Purnell (born 2 March 1970, London) is a British politician and the current Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. He has been the Labour MP for Stalybridge and Hyde since the 2001 general election. Full Article

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: James Purnell (l), the former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, heads the ball in the Journalists vs Labour Party football match on September 27, 2009 in Brighton, England. The annual match was won by the journalists with a score of 5-1.
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  1. BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: James Purnell, the former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, collapses to the ground after conceding a goal in the Journalists vs Labour Party football match on September 27, 2009 in Brighton, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: James Purnell, the former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, collapses to the ground after conceding a goal in the Journalists vs Labour Party football match on September 27, 2009 in Brighton, England.

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  2. BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: James Purnell (l), the former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, heads the ball in the Journalists vs Labour Party football match on September 27, 2009 in Brighton, England. The annual match was won by the journalists with a score of 5-1. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: James Purnell (l), the former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, heads the ball in the Journalists vs Labour Party football match on September 27, 2009 in Brighton, England. The annual match was won by the journalists with a score of 5-1.

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  3. LONDON - (FILE) Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown (2nd L) shakes hands with Matthew Nicholas (2nd R), of Jobcentre Plus, watched by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions James Purnell (R), during the first meeting of the National Employment Partnership at 10 Downing Street on Fe... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    LONDON - (FILE) Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown (2nd L) shakes hands with Matthew Nicholas (2nd R), of Jobcentre Plus, watched by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions James Purnell (R), during the first meeting of the National Employment Partnership at 10 Downing Street on Fe...

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  4. LONDON - (FILE) James Purnell arrives to Number 10 to attend a cabinet meeting in Downing Street on April 22, 2008 in London, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    LONDON - (FILE) James Purnell arrives to Number 10 to attend a cabinet meeting in Downing Street on April 22, 2008 in London, England.

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  5. In this Tuesday June 2, 2009 photo, James Purnell, left, Britain's Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Defense Secretary John Hutton leave following a cabinet meeting at Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown's official residence at 10 Downing Street in central London. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    In this Tuesday June 2, 2009 photo, James Purnell, left, Britain's Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Defense Secretary John Hutton leave following a cabinet meeting at Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown's official residence at 10 Downing Street in central London.

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  6. British Works and Pensions Secretary James Purnell arrives for a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, on June 2, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    British Works and Pensions Secretary James Purnell arrives for a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, on June 2, 2009.

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  7. Prime Minister Gordon Brown (C), Communities Secretary Hazel Blears (R) and Pensions Secretary James Purnell (L) launch the Jobs Fund for Social Enterprises scheme during a breakfast meeting with young apprentices at 10 Downing Street in London, on May 13, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Prime Minister Gordon Brown (C), Communities Secretary Hazel Blears (R) and Pensions Secretary James Purnell (L) launch the Jobs Fund for Social Enterprises scheme during a breakfast meeting with young apprentices at 10 Downing Street in London, on May 13, 2009.

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  8. Prime Minister Gordon Brown (C), Communities Secretary Hazel Blears (R) and Pensions Secretary James Purnell (L) launch the Jobs Fund for Social Enterprises scheme during a breakfast meeting with young apprentices at 10 Downing Street in London, on May 13, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Prime Minister Gordon Brown (C), Communities Secretary Hazel Blears (R) and Pensions Secretary James Purnell (L) launch the Jobs Fund for Social Enterprises scheme during a breakfast meeting with young apprentices at 10 Downing Street in London, on May 13, 2009.

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  9. (Top) Britain's Secretary of State for Work and Pensions James Purnell (R) and France's Employment Minister Laurent Wauquiez take place for a family picture of the G8 Social Summit on March 30, 2009 in Rome. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    (Top) Britain's Secretary of State for Work and Pensions James Purnell (R) and France's Employment Minister Laurent Wauquiez take place for a family picture of the G8 Social Summit on March 30, 2009 in Rome.

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  10. (From L) European Union Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Vladimir Spidla, Russia's Health and Social Development Minister Tatyana Golikova, German Labour Minster Olaf Scholz, OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria, Japan's health, walfare and labour vice... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    (From L) European Union Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Vladimir Spidla, Russia's Health and Social Development Minister Tatyana Golikova, German Labour Minster Olaf Scholz, OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria, Japan's health, walfare and labour vice...

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  11. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown (2nd L) shakes hands with Matthew Nicholas (2nd R) of Jobcentre Plus, watched by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions James Purnell (R), during the first meeting of the National Employment Partnership at 10 Downing Street in London February 11,... Reuters Pictures 9 months ago

    Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown (2nd L) shakes hands with Matthew Nicholas (2nd R) of Jobcentre Plus, watched by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions James Purnell (R), during the first meeting of the National Employment Partnership at 10 Downing Street in London February 11,...

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  12. LONDON - FEBRUARY 11: Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown (2nd L) shakes hands with Matthew Nicholas (2nd R) of Jobcentre Plus, watched by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions James Purnell (R), during the first meeting of the National Employment Partnership at 10 Downing Street... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    LONDON - FEBRUARY 11: Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown (2nd L) shakes hands with Matthew Nicholas (2nd R) of Jobcentre Plus, watched by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions James Purnell (R), during the first meeting of the National Employment Partnership at 10 Downing Street...

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  13. DUNDEE, SCOTLAND - (FILE) James Purnell, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, addresses the Scottish Labour Party conference on March 7, 2009 in Dundee, Scotland. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    DUNDEE, SCOTLAND - (FILE) James Purnell, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, addresses the Scottish Labour Party conference on March 7, 2009 in Dundee, Scotland.

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  14. James Purnell, Britain's Secretary of State for Work and Pensions arrives for a cabinet meeting at Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown's official residence at 10 Downing Street in central London, Tuesday June 2, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    James Purnell, Britain's Secretary of State for Work and Pensions arrives for a cabinet meeting at Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown's official residence at 10 Downing Street in central London, Tuesday June 2, 2009.

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  15. Britain's Labour party Deputy leader Harriet Harman is followed by the media near the Houses of Parliament in London, on June 5, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Britain's Labour party Deputy leader Harriet Harman is followed by the media near the Houses of Parliament in London, on June 5, 2009.

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  16. Britain's Labour party Deputy leader Harriet Harman is followed by the media near the Houses of Parliament in London, on June 5, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Britain's Labour party Deputy leader Harriet Harman is followed by the media near the Houses of Parliament in London, on June 5, 2009.

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  17. Britain's Labour party Deputy leader Harriet Harman is pictured near the Houses of Parliament in London, on June 5, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Britain's Labour party Deputy leader Harriet Harman is pictured near the Houses of Parliament in London, on June 5, 2009.

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  18. Britain's Labour party Deputy leader Harriet Harman is followed by the media near the Houses of Parliament in London, on June 5, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Britain's Labour party Deputy leader Harriet Harman is followed by the media near the Houses of Parliament in London, on June 5, 2009.

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  19. British Environment Secretary Hillary Benn (C) is interviewed from the media camp near the Houses of Parliament in central London, on June 5, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    British Environment Secretary Hillary Benn (C) is interviewed from the media camp near the Houses of Parliament in central London, on June 5, 2009.

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  20. British Environment Secretary Hillary Benn (L) is interviewed from the media camp near the Houses of Parliament in central London, on June 5, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    British Environment Secretary Hillary Benn (L) is interviewed from the media camp near the Houses of Parliament in central London, on June 5, 2009.

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  21. British Environment Secretary Hillary Benn (L) is interviewed from the media camp near the Houses of Parliament in central London, on June 5, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    British Environment Secretary Hillary Benn (L) is interviewed from the media camp near the Houses of Parliament in central London, on June 5, 2009.

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  22. British Environment Secretary Hillary Benn is interviewed from the media camp near the Houses of Parliament in central London, on June 5, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    British Environment Secretary Hillary Benn is interviewed from the media camp near the Houses of Parliament in central London, on June 5, 2009.

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  23. British Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague is interviewed from the media camp near the Houses of Parliament in central London, on June 5, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    British Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague is interviewed from the media camp near the Houses of Parliament in central London, on June 5, 2009.

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  24. British Shadow Chancellor George Osbourne (C) is interviewed from the media camp near the Houses of Parliament in central London, on June 5, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    British Shadow Chancellor George Osbourne (C) is interviewed from the media camp near the Houses of Parliament in central London, on June 5, 2009.

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  25. British Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague prepares for an interview from the media camp near the Houses of Parliament in central London, on June 5, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    British Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague prepares for an interview from the media camp near the Houses of Parliament in central London, on June 5, 2009.

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: James Purnell (l), the former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, heads the ball in the Journalists vs Labour Party football match on September 27, 2009 in Brighton, England. The annual match was won by the journalists with a score of 5-1.

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  1. We must make sure that the 2.8 million people who have been on incapacity benefit for over a decade are helped. James Purnell and myself do tend to share the same rhetoric; but he hasn't delivered, he has lost the battle.
    – Mark Harper SOURCE: ePolitix 4 weeks ago
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