Some people tell me now that we could have taken over the party.

Brown's authority over his party and country is gone for ever.

They rule over the party and lead all the games.

He must, above everything else, gain effective control over his own party.

The change that has come over our little party is surprising.

They failed, but still tried to gain control over the party.

Opponents said the move would have led to increased influence over the party by special interest groups.

Again there was a controversy over the possible party political implications of her words.

However, he retained control over the party behind the scenes.

The uneasiness which had come over the party kept them together.