Might Mandelson fancy a punt?
News in that another Labour MP is announcing he will quit at the next general election.
But interestingly, the decision by Tyne Bridge's David Clelland opens up a vacancy for the plum seat of Gateshead.
Obviously, there have been lots of rumours about Lord Mandelson fancying his chances with a return to the Commons - perhaps to take the crown.
And given we are now so near to the general election, national Labour chiefs now steer the process to find a new candidate.
National party chiefs will determine if the contest will be an all-women or open competition.
And they will draw up the shortlist of candidates, with local activists then voting for someone on that list.
The Gateshead seat has been created following boundary changes, but should be a "safe" Labour seat.
Better get on the phone to Lord Mandelson.
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