Oxford Reds

With many columnists writing over the weekend that last week's events marked the end of Labour,it wasn't long before the speculation starts over their new leader.

Mike Smithson ,as ever, is quick off the mark postulating that to shadow a new Oxford PM,the part will need one of their own.

Step forward three candidates,Ed Miliband,Ed Balls and James Purnell who all have attended that great institution.

As Mike points out

All three read the same degree, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, that David Cameron (Brasenose) did at Oxford and all three are said to be working hard building alliances within the party so that they can launch their bids when the vacancy occurs.

And that all Labour PM's who have commanded a large majority ie Blair and Atlee also attended.