All the signs are that Harriet Harman will remain Deputy Leader of the Labour Party after this Autumn's election to succeed Gordon Brown.
Is this right? I don't agree.
Ms Harman may have many years of parliamentary experience on her side, both in opposition and government. I personally, have always been very impressed with her performances at the Despatch Box, standing in at PMQs, and most recently, in the Queen's Speech debate.
However, there is no running away from the fact that she was part a leadership ticket, along with Mr Brown, that failed to secure a fourth successive election victory for Labour.
If Labour are to win back power at the next election, then they need to present a new team and fresh image to the electorate. We need a Deputy Leader who will more effectively deliver Labour's message to the British people.
This means that those who have had their time in Government must step aside and allow others the chance to take the party forward.
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