-In opposition he was the strategic driving force behind New Labour

-In government he was one of Britain's most intellectually assured chancellors -Within his own party he seemed an unchallengeable power

Yet when Gordon Brown entered number 10 he stumbled, prevaricated; the 'new dawn' promise clouded over. What went wrong? Was it events? Or Gordon himself?

Bringing together a wealth of quality Guardian and Observer journalism, What Went Wrong, Gordon Brown? establishes a chronicle of Brown's trials, blow-by-blow. Along the way, it attempts to solve what will come to be recognised as one of the biggest political conundrums of our times: How did Gordon Brown let the New Labour supremacy slip away?

Searing analysis of Gordon Brown's leadership, timed to coincide with the run-up to the next General Election. It contains pieces by key "Guardian" contributors including Andy Becket, George Monbiot, Larry Elliott and Polly Toynbee.

Gordon Brown is one of the most influential politicians. Within his own party, he often seemed an unchallengeable power. This book answers the question: how did Gordon Brown let the New Labour supremacy slip so swiftly away?