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Brown: 'I Won't Walk Away'

Embattled prime minister refuses to quit as Labour rebellion gathers strength

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 6, 2009 5:24 AM CDT

(Newser) – A defiant Gordon Brown said last night he will not "waver or walk away" from leadership despite a growing mutiny within the Labour Party, the Guardian reports. The British prime minister rejected calls for his resignation and managed to restore a semblance of authority... Read full story »

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