Deadbeats, losers and now a creep.

Rob, Warfield, England

Rob, Horsham: You got one thing wrong. This is not a man of doubtful integrity. He has been sacked twice from high office for moral turpitude and crimes for which he could have been imprisoned, and here he is again.

Truly if he is the best this country can do we are done for. Sic transit ....

John Annis, London,

It is an affront to our so-called democracy to have a twice-disgraced former member of the Government installed in the House of Lords so he can become an unelected political adviser to an unelected PM. Mandelson is not wanted as a Minister but is needed to keep potential rebels in check. Disgraceful

Donna Walker, Effingham, England

Mr Mandelson calls for 'all hands on deck' Too late I'm afraid. It's 'Clear the decks' more likely. The SS Labour is heading towards the rocks, and fast.

Frank Greaney, Liverpool,

Bringing back a twice disgraced politician shows how bereft of any substance Mr brown, and this Government really is. It won't work for Brown personally, or for a Government that has demonstrated a total lack of integrity in every way imaginable.

D. Sloan, Edinburgh,

"This is the first clever act of Brown's Premiership. It's quite worrying actually - he could actually win the next election if he carries on like this!"

I had a real giggle at that one Martin. You should be on the stage.

Tony Pritchard, Cancun, Mexico

At times like this content counts if you want to feed the country's poorer mouths.

We need people who can move mountains with a few well placed calls. In the UK economy the right leadership can make a difference of at least 1000 billion pounds in 2 - 3 years.

A decision that deserves real respect.

David Gorbach, London, England

This appointment is an insult to decent ,right minded people.Gordon Brown is rewarding failure,lost my vote for good and handed the Tories victory in the next Election.Not bad for a days work !

Philip, Brantree,

when you are relying on a failed career politician,that has offered this country nothing in government and as a ec politician,other than an abilty to jump on a polical gravy train,this government may as well give up now and call an election.

simon hunt, manchester, england

Brown and his red flag brigade are finished. Socialism is dead and has no place in the world today. They will never win the next election.

David, Swansea, UK

Martin, you're wrong It's the final nail ending labour's reelection. It's a political move to keep Brown's job and nothing to do with what's good for the country. The voters will not stand for a return of a twice disgraced man.And if Brown thinks he is the best man God help us for the future

bill, cornwall,

Reappointing a man of doubtful integrity on the grounds that his business acumen is of current value is probably a testament to Brown's ability to spot a horse for this particular course. However, I doubt the business world would be as flattered.
Moral bankruptcy is now complete.

rob, Horsham, UK

Thing is, Brown appointed some really useless people when he got in. Now, when it's almost too late he's made a crazy but maybe brilliant move.
Mandy and Beckett are both people you want on your side. And he's kept Milliband in there just in case he does have to bail out himself. V clever & cunning

Michael, Bracknell, UK

Had Brown included Mandelson & Beckett in his first Cabinet he might have looked more the true Statesman, to keep this experience out of top Governemnt posts, bringing it back at the 11th hour shows real cynicism, and the vacuity of those promoted in their place. The electorate will not be fooled.

Alastair, Rye, UK

The return of Mandelson is probably the biggest compliment Brown has ever paid the Conservative Party. He is obviously a very worried, desperate Prime MInister. The nearest comparison in Conservative circles, is if Cameron, in his next reshuffle, made Lord NormanTebbit Shadow Home Secretary.

Michael Dixon, Sunderland, England

This is the first clever act of Brown's Premiership. It's quite worrying actually - he could actually win the next election if he carries on like this!

Martin, Manchester, United Kingdom