Factfile

Name: Peter Mandelson

Name: Peter Mandelson

Born: London, 1953

Lives: London/Hartlepool

Occupation: Labour backbencher, former trade and industry secretary and spindoctor general

Why in the news: Speculation that he may take Mo Mowlam's job as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when Blair reshuffles the pack next week

Most likely to say: I love you, Tony

Least likely to say: Lend us £400,000, Tony

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