"Blair is seen by many as someone who has the strength of character, the stature," said Kinnock.

金诺克说：“在许多人看来，布莱尔是一位很有人格力量和高大形象的人，”。

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Some reports suggest Marta Andreasen is keen to stand against Neil Kinnock's wife, MEP Glenys Kinnock.

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Mr Kinnock will take up the post in November, when he leaves the European Commission.

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Mr Kinnock said he was a multilingual moderniser and manager with huge experience and intelligence.

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