Peter Mandelson’s claim that Gordon Brown is doing a great job is in tatters after it was revealed he called the PM ‘insecure, self-conscious physically and emotionally, uncomfortable in his skin and angry’ in a leaked email.

An e-mail is circulating among Labour MPs encouraging Gordon Brown to step down as Prime Minister.

Embattled Gordon Brown’s state of mind is under further scrutiny after it was revealed he had a tantrum during interviews in No10.