Clapham Common debates next Labour leader

I was asked along to the Clapham Common branch meeting this evening to take part in a debate about the next Labour leader. No “moments of madness” here. It was a really interesting discussion, and as well as a positive comparison between Blair and Brown, and some observations about the challenges facing Brown when (I would say if, but when is more realistic) he becomes leader and Prime Minister, I made the point that with one leader stepping down and another about to be selected, a debate about the future direction of the party was timely and healthy.