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NEWS ABOUT: Alan Johnson

Alan Johnson stories: 3 news summaries

 Brown: 'I Won't Walk Away' 

Embattled prime minister refuses to quit as Labour rebellion gathers strength

Jun 6, 09 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 after a day of surprise... More »

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Gordon Brown • Labour Party • Britain • Alan Johnson

Brown Likely to Hang On to Power

In reshuffle, British PM invites Apprentice host to join government

Jun 5, 09 8:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - Gordon Brown looked set to hang on to power this morning, despite the shock resignation of yet another minister who called on him to step down. James Purnell, a young Blairite, quit the Cabinet seconds after polls closed in last night's election, forcing Brown to bring forward a planned government... More »

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United Kingdom • Gordon Brown • British Cabinet • Labour Party • Alistair Darling • Blairites • Alan Johnson • The Apprentice

British Cabinet Starts to Rebel Against Brown

After a bad week, PM's deputy suggests she wants to lead Britain

May 4, 09 6:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - A disastrous week for Gordon Brown has reignited speculation that the British prime minister could be forced out of his job, as senior Labour figures struggled to rein in a restless party. After losing a vote on soldiers' rights and backing down on proposed reforms, Brown is facing renewed calls... More »

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United Kingdom • British Parliament • Gordon Brown • British Cabinet • Labour Party • Harriet Harman • Alan Johnson

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