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Brown Survives Party Revolt

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(Newser) – British PM Gordon Brown survived a rowdy party meeting today despite Labour’s dismal election results and a backbencher uprising, the Guardian reports. 16 Labour parliamentarians spoke in defense of Brown and five called for his resignation in the wake of a high-profile financial scandal. “You solve the problem not by walking away but by facing it and doing something about it,” Brown said in a call for unity.

The Labour Party was decimated in European Parliament and municipal elections yesterday, and national elections must be held in 2010—which the opposition Conservatives are projected to take easily, the AP adds. “Labour cannot win with the present prime minister,” an opponent says. That makes it more likely Brown will stay on, since none of his rivals want to guide a sinking ship.

Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown attends a meeting in Stratford, east London, yesterday.
Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown attends a meeting in Stratford, east London, yesterday.   (AP Photo)
British Home Secretary Alan Johnson, reported to be a leading contender to replace Prime Minister Gordon Brown as leader of the Labour Party, arrives at the rear entrance of 10 Downing Street.
British Home Secretary Alan Johnson, reported to be a leading contender to replace Prime Minister Gordon Brown as leader of the Labour Party, arrives at the rear entrance of 10 Downing Street.   (AP Photo/Dominic Lipinski-pa)
Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown leaves 10 Downing Street for a meeting with fellow Labour Party members of Parliament today.
Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown leaves 10 Downing Street for a meeting with fellow Labour Party members of Parliament today.   (AP Photo)
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I have my strengths and I have my weaknesses. I know there are some things I do well, some things not so well. I've learned that you need to keep learning all the time. - Gordon Brown

There was a massive show of unity. He made the speech of his life. - Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw

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Deebles
Jun 8, 09 4:48 PM CDT
But what if the problem is that you need to walk away? And if you know your strengths and weaknesses, wouldn't you know that your weakness is not having the strength to accept that one of the things you do 'not so well' is your job? Reply
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NewserHound
Jun 8, 09 4:58 PM CDT
I should have been a politician. then I could be corrupt, wealthy, and still loved by everybody. Simply amazing. Reply
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kokuaguy
Jun 8, 09 5:18 PM CDT
2010 is a long way off, in political terms. Brown may turn out to be the Harry Truman of Britain. It will be interesting to watch. Reply
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Jun 8, 09 8:46 PM CDT
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SPH
Jun 8, 09 8:51 PM CDT
any European "Conservative" party would considered liberal by American standards.......Sorry about the dis-connect....
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