That offer, and the fallout.

After his offer to former Lib Dem Leader Lord Ashdown, to take on the post of cabinet secretary to Northern Ireland was rejected, it seems as though there has been a bit of a backlash.

However, the backlash doesn't just seem to be within the Lib Dems, who appear to be split on the issue, but Gordon Brown has also upset a few of his own MPs in the process. One of those upset by this offer being made is Gordon Prentice.

The Labour MP for Pendle yesterday tabled this motion yesterday stating:

"That this House recalls the right hon. Member for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath 's speech to the Labour Conference in 2003 when he proclaimed that the Labour Party is best when we are boldest, best when we are united, best when were are Labour; believes that these sentiments sit uneasily with his offer to Lord Ashdown to take a seat in the Labour Cabinet as Northern Ireland Secretary; and regrets that he did not disclose his plan to bring Liberal Democrats into Government when he formally announced his candidacy for Labour Leader and Prime Minister on 11th May."

Not a good start to your premiership if your own party members are tabling motions aginst your decisions, before you even get into office.