With Tony Hayward struggling to survive the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Mandrake hears that BP grandees are toying with the idea of his being succeeded as chief executive by an intriguing figure: Lord Mandelson."What recent events have shown is that we need someone who is adroit at handling the politics and the public relations," whispers my man in the company's offices in St James's Square, London. "Peter knows our company well and was, of course, close to Peter Sutherland [the former chairman] and Lord Browne [the former chief executive]. Some would say it is the perfect fit." ... READ MORE
