Article: Harman - the new iron lady? ; Ou would be unwise to underestimate the prospects of the scary Harriet Harman to lead the Labour Party, especially if Gordon Brown steps down in the event of a Tory victory at the next General Election. And do not be fooled by the wide-eyed expressions of innocent denial from this determined lady whenever the question of her leadership ambitions are raised.

Ou would be unwise to underestimate the prospects of the scary Harriet Harman to lead the Labour Party, especially if Gordon Brown steps down in the event of a Tory victory at the next General Election. And do not be fooled by the wide-eyed expressions of innocent denial from this determined lady whenever the question of her leadership ambitions are raised.

She is not popular in the Labour Party. Indeed she is known behind her back by her own colleagues as "that woman" - just as Margaret Thatcher was years ago. But it must not be forgotten that despite the hackles she causes to rise among fellow MPs, she still succeeded to the deputy leadership of the party some months ago.

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