Brown insists: 'I'm the man for the job'
19.35 Thu May 15
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has insisted he is still the right man to lead Britain through tough economic times.
Brown bids to get leadership on track
22.40 Wed May 14
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced a string of new laws as he tries to pick up the pieces of his leadership.
Female voters 'fancy Cameron'
08.37 Tue May 13
Labour has lost out to the Tories in another poll - with David Cameron considered sexier than the Prime Minister.
Brown backers slam critics
22.26 Mon May 12
Supporters of Prime Minister Gordon Brown have accused his critics of "putting the knife in".
Miliband defends 'prickly' PM
16.13 Sun May 11
Gordon Brown's allies have defended him after John Prescott branded him "prickly".
Cherie Blair: 'Tony advising Brown'
22.46 Sat May 10
Tony Blair is said to be advising Gordon Brown on how to win the next general election.
Labour in 'lowest ever' poll rating
07.52 Fri May 09
Support for Gordon Brown's Labour Party has slumped to its lowest since records began in 1930, according to an opinon poll.
Poll spells more bad news for Brown
14.22 Wed May 07
Most Labour supporters believe the party would be better off if Gordon Brown stood down as leader, according to a new poll.
Tories focus on tax
23.01 Tue May 06
David Cameron has renewed the pressure on Prime Minister Gordon Brown over the 10p tax rate.
Brown's comeback bid
17.13 Mon May 05
Gordon Brown is expected to scrap a series of controversial policies following disastrous local election results.
PM blocks prisoners payrise
11.40 Wed Apr 30
Prison reform campaigners have accused Prime Minister Gordon Brown of "penny-pinching" after he blocked plans to increase inmates' pay.
Brown attempts to end leadership debate
14.30 Mon Apr 28
Gordon Brown will try to shake off questions about his leadership and refocus Labour's local election campaign.
Brown set to ignore drug advice
13.36 Mon Apr 28
Gordon Brown is likely to have the classification of cannabis upgraded despite drug experts recommending it should remain at Class C.
Ministers defend Gordon Brown
19.00 Sun Apr 27
Senior Labour figures have backed Gordon Brown amid claims his election chances are under fire.
Jowell defends Brown over 10p tax row
16.30 Fri Apr 25
Tessa Jowell has dismissed claims that Gordon Brown's position could be under threat after the row over the scrapping of the 10p tax rate.
Brown meets rebel MPs over tax row
20.02 Tue Apr 22
More than 35 Labour MPs have signed a rebel motion against Prime Minister Gordon Brown's decision to scrap the 10p tax rate.
Brown heads off tax rebellion
23.40 Mon Apr 21
Ministers have moved to head off a potential backbench rebellion over the abolition of the 10p income tax rate.
Gordon Brown 'in talks' with Shakira
11.46 Mon Apr 21
Gordon Brown will discuss how to boost Third World education with popstar Shakira.
Chancellor not budging over 10p tax
22.56 Sun Apr 20
Alistair Darling has risked the wrath of Labour's 10p tax rebels by ruling out quick concessions for low earners.
Brown dogged by domestic concerns
23.48 Fri Apr 18
Controversial tax changes have threatened to overshadow the Prime Minister's visit to the United States.
Brown and Bush in united front
22.08 Thu Apr 17
Gordon Brown has said the "special relationship" between the US and Britain is stronger than ever.
Brown warns of 'stolen' election
22.17 Wed Apr 16
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said the world must not allow the Zimbabwe elections to be 'stolen'.
Brown in credit crunch talks
18.52 Wed Apr 16
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is meeting Wall Street bankers to discuss the global financial crisis.
Fujitsu to slash 120 jobs
15.45 Wed Apr 16
Japanese telecommunications firm Fujitsu is to cut 120 jobs from one of its UK centres.
Rowling honoured at London book ceremony
12.02 Thu Apr 10
Harry Potter author JK Rowling was amongst others honoured at the Galaxy British Book Awards.
Prime Minister appears on American Idol
07.54 Thu Apr 10
Gordon Brown has appeared on American television to urge people to support the fight against malaria.
Brown branded 'worse than Blair' in new poll
22.48 Mon Apr 07
Gordon Brown is regarded as a worse prime minister than Tony Blair by nearly a third of voters, according to a poll.
Tax change brings criticism for Brown
10.03 Mon Apr 07
Gordon Brown is under fire again for scrapping the 10p starting rate of income tax.
Nato to bolster Afghan fight
21.27 Thu Apr 03
Britain's Nato allies are to send 18 helicopters to Afghanistan to bolster the fight against the Taliban.
Labour accused of failing ordinary people
10.23 Sun Mar 30
A Labour minister has accused the Government of "too often" failing to tackle issues affecting ordinary people.
Sarkozy's visits draws to a close
06.29 Fri Mar 28
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has ended his state visit with a call for a new fairer world.
Brown compromise on embryos vote
22.52 Tue Mar 25
The Prime Minister has announced he will allow a free vote on controversial parts of new embryology laws.
Iraq anniversary marked
17.50 Thu Mar 20
Anti-war protests have been held across the world to mark the fifth anniversary of the Iraq invasion.
Brits prefer Beckhams to Brown
16.05 Thu Mar 20
Britons would rather the Beckhams ran the country than Gordon Brown, according to a new survey.
China 'will talk to Dalai Lama'
22.32 Wed Mar 19
China's leaders are prepared to talk to the Dalai Lama over the future of Tibet, Gordon Brown has told Parliament.
Brown sets out UK security strategy
13.03 Wed Mar 19
Gordon Brown has outlined the security threats the UK faces and how the Government plans to tackle them.
Tories surge ahead in opinion polls
23.55 Sat Mar 15
The Tories have a spring in their step, after an opinion poll put them 16 points ahead of Labour.
Celebs step out for champion's awards
10.30 Thu Mar 13
Emma Bunton and Barbara Windsor have been among a host of celebrities at the 2008 Children's Champions Awards.
Brown pin-up boy for tropical 'escape'
13.35 Wed Feb 20
An image of Gordon Brown is being used to encourage holidaymakers to escape their troubles in Fiji.
Rock emergency law passes first stage
21.17 Tue Feb 19
Emergency legislation to nationalise Northern Rock has passed the first stage in the Commons.
Darling outlines plans for Northern Rock
22.52 Mon Feb 18
Chancellor Alistair Darling has addressed the Commons over plans to nationalise troubled mortgage-lender Northern Rock.
Platini dubs overseas matches as 'comical'
12.31 Sat Feb 09
Michel Platini has described Premier League proposals to play an additional round of English top-flight matches overseas as "comical".
Government takes on Northern Rock debts
11.38 Thu Feb 07
Northern Rock "has not been nationalised", even though billions of pounds lent to the bank have been brought onto the Government's books.
Ukip candidate takes referendum claim to court
09.43 Thu Feb 07
A potential parliamentary candidate for the UK Independence Party is bringing a claim against Gordon Brown to court.
MP 'bugging' claim to be investigated
16.26 Mon Feb 04
Chief Surveillance Commissioner Sir Christopher Rose is to carry out an inquiry into allegations that a Labour MP was bugged.
Inquiry into claims MP was bugged
22.52 Sun Feb 03
Prime Minister Gordon Brown "knows nothing" about shadow home secretary David Davis' claims he warned him about an MP being bugged.
Brown's hopes for peace in Pakistan
20.06 Mon Jan 28
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has urged Pakistan's President to ensure "transparent, credible" elections in his country next month.
Hain sacking 'has not weakened' the Government
15.45 Fri Jan 25
Gordon Brown has insisted his administration has not been knocked off course by the resignation of Peter Hain.
Brown faces terror detention rebellion
09.16 Thu Jan 24
Gordon Brown faces his toughest challenge since arriving at Number 10 when he tries to extend the detention period for terror suspects.
Chancellor refuses to rule out nationalisation
22.56 Mon Jan 21
Chancellor Alistair Darling has warned it would be "irresponsible" to rule out temporary nationalisation of Northern Rock.
Prime Minister travels to India
22.14 Sun Jan 20
Gordon Brown has called for greater international cooperation in the fight against militant extremism during a brief visit in India.
Brown calls for terror support
15.16 Sun Jan 20
The Prime Minister has asked opposition parties to back plans to extend the time terror suspects can be held without charge to 42 days.
Branson talks up Virgin bid
18.27 Sat Jan 19
Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson has said he believes he has "the best bid on the table" for the ailing Northern Rock bank.
Brown hails new partnership with China
13.14 Fri Jan 18
Gordon Brown has welcomed a new level of partnership with China which he said could create tens of thousands of jobs for British workers.
On the look-out for Brown look-a-like
11.46 Mon Jan 14
Photographer Alison Jackson has issued an urgent call to find someone who resembles Gordon Brown after a six-year search proved fruitless.
Brown backs 'radical' organ donor policy
22.59 Sun Jan 13
Gordon Brown is supporting plans to treat everyone as potential organ donors in a move to increase the availability of transplants.
Tories take lead over Labour - poll
11.39 Sun Jan 13
The Tories have doubled their opinion poll lead over the Labour Party, in a further blow to Prime Minister Gordon Brown's leadership.
Government approves nuclear power plans
23.53 Thu Jan 10
The Government has given the go-ahead to a new generation of nuclear power stations.
Brown: 'Beckham's an inspiration'
19.59 Thu Jan 10
Gordon Brown has met David Beckham at his southeast London football academy to view how it is working with potential future stars.
Nuclear decision announced on Thursday
14.48 Mon Jan 07
The Government is preparing to announce whether it has given the go-ahead to a controversial new generation of nuclear power stations.
Brown promises 'real and serious changes'
17.01 Sun Dec 30 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is promising "real and serious changes" in 2008 in his New Year message.
Brown heading for MP salary row
15.20 Sun Dec 23 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown looks set to clash with MPs in the New Year over a proposed salary increase.
Japan urged to stop whaling programme
17.19 Fri Dec 21 2007
The Japanese Government has been urged by the UK and 29 other countries to stop its whaling programme.
Footage aired of Afghan victory
12.25 Thu Dec 13 2007
The Ministry of Defence has released footage of the moment coalition troops overcame the Taliban to claim a town in southern Afghanistan.
Mixed verdict on US mission in Iraq
16.04 Wed Dec 12 2007
America's top General in Baghdad has claimed that military objectives in Iraq are "in large measure being met".
Iraq report could see troop withdrawal
16.04 Wed Dec 12 2007
US troops could begin withdrawing from Iraq this month after a top general claimed military objectives are now being met.
Brown in surprise visit to Afghanistan
07.05 Tue Dec 11 2007
Gordon Brown has made a surprise visit to British soldiers fighting to gain control of the Taliban stronghold of Musa Qala in Afghanistan.
Brown's stance on Mugabe supported
18.33 Sat Dec 08 2007
A milestone European Union-Africa summit will take place in Lisbon this weekend, but Gordon Brown will be staying well away.
Brown boycotts EU-Africa summit over Mugabe
20.50 Fri Dec 07 2007
Gordon Brown is conspicuous by his absence as leaders from the European Union and Africa meet in Lisbon.
Commons to debate dodgy donations
14.54 Tue Dec 04 2007
David Cameron has switched the subject for the "Opposition Day" debate in the Commons to political fundraising.
Brown pledges support to donations probe
20.50 Fri Nov 30 2007
Gordon Brown has written to the Met Police offering his support for the "fullest possible investigation" into the donations affair.
Labour donations referred to police
23.45 Thu Nov 29 2007
The Electoral Commission has decided to refer the Labour donations affair to the Metropolitan Police "for further investigation".
Brown under fire over 'secret' donations
23.43 Wed Nov 28 2007
Gordon Brown has come under further fire, following revelations Labour's general election fundraiser knew about 'secret' donations.
PM down in opinion polls
23.41 Sun Nov 25 2007
The recent run of Government blunders seems to have hit Gordon Brown hard.
PM responds to Lords' wrath
08.59 Sat Nov 24 2007
The Prime Minister has defended his commitment to the armed forces after coming under fire in the House of Lords.
PM responds to Lords' wrath
23.18 Fri Nov 23 2007
The Prime Minister has defended his commitment to the armed forces after coming under fire in the House of Lords.
Brown passes first test in by-elections
14.37 Fri Nov 23 2007
Labour has held on to two safe seats in the first by-elections since Gordon Brown became Prime Minister, but with a reduced majority.
Former defence bosses take aim at PM
23.42 Thu Nov 22 2007
The Prime Minister has come under fire over the way the government treats our armed forces.
Supermarkets warned over cheap booze sales
15.26 Wed Nov 21 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has held a summit on binge-drinking with supermarket bosses.
Brown wants UK to lead climate change fight
07.58 Mon Nov 19 2007
Gordon Brown wants Britain to lead the fight against global warming and has hinted that climate change policies must be more ambitious.
Hopes climate warning will prompt action
07.37 Sun Nov 18 2007
A new push to combat climate change will be announced by Gordon Brown this week, in the wake of a major international report.
Ministers unveil 7.5 million training places
19.39 Fri Nov 16 2007
Plans for 7.5 million training places have been unveiled after Gordon Brown promised to create "British jobs for British workers".
Security Minister's terror law gaffe
19.47 Wed Nov 14 2007
The Security Minister has said he is not "fully convinced" that a plan to extend the time terror suspects are held is justified.
Brown defends Smith over migrants row
12.35 Wed Nov 14 2007
Gordon Brown has defended Home Secretary Jacqui Smith's handling of the row over illegal immigrants working in the security industry.
Brown tells young to get creative
16.45 Tue Nov 13 2007
Gordon Brown has encouraged young people to "unleash their creativity" to promote business enterprise worldwide.
Brown backs US over Iran
13.17 Tue Nov 13 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is promising to stand by the US as it takes tougher action against Iran over its suspected nuclear activity.
Tories say Brown can't deliver change
23.51 Tue Nov 06 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown's first full programme for government was greeted with withering criticism from Tory leader David Cameron.
Brown urges Afghanistan 'burden sharing'
10.36 Thu Oct 25 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has urged the international community to share more of the "burden" of Afghanistan.
Fifa chief would welcome England 2018 bid
09.26 Thu Oct 25 2007
Fifa president Sepp Blatter would welcome a bid to stage the 2018 World Cup finals "from the motherland of football".
PM warned to mind his language
20.54 Wed Oct 24 2007
The Prime Minister Gordon Brown has been rapped over the knuckles in Parliament for his use of language.
PM backs England 2018 World Cup bid
17.39 Wed Oct 24 2007
Gordon Brown is insisting that the Government would be right behind an England bid for the 2018 World Cup.
Brown's vow over EU future
16.54 Mon Oct 22 2007
The PM has said the Government would oppose any further EU institutional change for the lifetime of this Parliament and the next.
Leaders strike deal on EU treaty
15.02 Fri Oct 19 2007
Gordon Brown insisted that the UK's interests have been safeguarded after EU leaders agreed the text of their controversial reform treaty.
Brown in Madeleine talks with Portuguese
21.13 Thu Oct 18 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown will discuss the Madeleine McCann case with the Portuguese premier Jose Socrates.
Brown heads for first EU summit
07.42 Thu Oct 18 2007
Gordon Brown is flying to Portugal for his first European Union summit as Prime Minister.
Brown and Cameron clash over Europe
18.34 Wed Oct 17 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Tory leader David Cameron have clashed over Europe in the Commons.
Brown 'resolute and determined'
11.21 Mon Oct 15 2007
Gordon Brown has admitted last week was "a challenge" but said he will continue to be "resolute and determined" amid Blairite grumblings.
Brown: 'Tackle childhood obesity quickly'
10.07 Mon Oct 15 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said the "huge" childhood obesity issue needs to be tackled quickly and "in a "number of different ways".
Cameron ridicules Brown in Commons
21.25 Wed Oct 10 2007
Gordon Brown squirmed as he came in for a grilling by David Cameron during his first Prime Minister's Questions since the summer break.
Brown confirms troop reductions in Iraq
22.16 Mon Oct 08 2007
Gordon Brown has announced British troop numbers will be reduced in Iraq as he fought back after claims of dithering over a snap election.
Brown accused of 'bottling it' over polls
20.36 Sun Oct 07 2007
The political inquest into Gordon Brown's move to kill off an autumn election is intensifying with critics slamming him for "bottling it".
Brown rules out snap election
19.28 Sat Oct 06 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown will not call a general election this year, it has been confirmed.
Polls put November Election in doubt
23.31 Thu Oct 04 2007
A series of opinion polls have shown Labour's lead over the Conservatives has been cut and one suggests they are level.
Brown: '1,000 UK troops home by Christmas'
19.27 Tue Oct 02 2007
The British military force in Basra will be cut by 1,000 by Christmas, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said during a visit to Iraq.
Brown reveals more bluetongue cases
12.52 Sat Sep 29 2007
Gordon Brown has announced there are now 11 cases of the bluetongue disease.
By-election victory for Tories
20.44 Fri Sep 28 2007
The Conservative Party has snatched a Sunderland seat from Labour in the latest council by-elections.
Labour delegates eye election
12.44 Fri Sep 28 2007
Labour delegates are bracing themselves for a possible snap election.
Brown urges action in Darfur
15.23 Wed Sep 26 2007
Gordon Brown has called for further action to end the genocide in Darfur.
Brown: 'I will stand up for a strong Britain'
21.13 Mon Sep 24 2007
Gordon Brown has given his first speech to the Labour Party Conference as the country was kept guessing about a possible General Election.
Brown: Snap election not ruled out
17.40 Sun Sep 23 2007
Mr Brown said that when an election did take place he would be making the health service a top priority in is campaign.
Darling vows to learn lessons
17.26 Sun Sep 23 2007
Chancellor Alistair Darling has vowed to learn lessons from the financial turmoil of the last few weeks and promised further protection.
Brown told 'don't arm-twist Zimbabwe'
11.23 Fri Sep 21 2007
The Tanzanian president Gertrude Mongella has told Gordon Brown that "arm-twisting" is not the way to solve Zimbabwe's problems.
Brown makes stand against Mugabe
20.20 Thu Sep 20 2007
Gordon Brown has said he will boycott a meeting of EU and African leaders later this year if Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe attends.
Cherie bags book deal
17.56 Wed Sep 19 2007
Cherie Blair has struck a deal to publish her autobiography, it was announced today.
Platini urges footie money fight
11.39 Wed Sep 19 2007
Uefa chief Michel Platini is urging Gordon Brown to help in the fight against "the malign and ever-present influence of money" in the game
Baroness Thatcher meets Gordon Brown
23.00 Thu Sep 13 2007
Baroness Thatcher has met for talks with Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Animals culled after foot-and-mouth case
22.12 Wed Sep 12 2007
Animals on land next to the farm at the centre of the latest foot and mouth outbreak are to be slaughtered.
Brown sets out UK jobs initiative
14.26 Mon Sep 10 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has insisted he will not undermine the economy by making "unaffordable" promises on pay.
English tests for UK migrants
08.07 Sun Sep 09 2007
Gordon Brown is to force would-be migrants coming to the UK to pass English tests.
Brown plays down election talk
13.48 Tue Sep 04 2007
Gordon Brown has played down the prospect of an early General Election, insisting he wants to get "on with the job of governing".
Brown denies Basra 'defeat' claim
23.56 Mon Sep 03 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has denied that the retreat by British troops from the southern Iraqi city of Basra is a "defeat".
Brown outlines political vision
21.49 Mon Sep 03 2007
Gordon Brown has promised "a new type of politics", involving opposition MPs, citizens' juries and a citizens' summit in government.
Brown and Sarkozy make Darfur pledge
10.25 Fri Aug 31 2007
Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy are demanding "quick and decisive" international action to secure a ceasefire in Darfur.
Winter of discontent for Brown?
16.53 Thu Aug 30 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said public sector pay strikes will not be tolerated following the wildcat action by prison warders.
UK troops face 'generation of conflict'
13.38 Tue Aug 28 2007
The head of the British Army has warned of a "generation of conflict" ahead for troops if they fail in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Brown defends Iraq action
22.41 Mon Aug 27 2007
Gordon Brown has sought to head off growing speculation over an early British exit from Iraq.
Cameron ready for election
09.07 Tue Aug 21 2007
Conservative leader David Cameron insists he would be happy to contest an autumn General Election.
Blair takes first step to book deal
20.50 Thu Aug 16 2007
Tony Blair has recruited the man who secured a deal for Bill Clinton's memoirs to tout his own account of government.
Brown leads over Tories in new poll
20.15 Sun Aug 12 2007
A poll showing Gordon Brown is leading with a double figure over the Tories, has sparked speculation that a snap election may be called.
Brown to review interpreters' case
14.38 Wed Aug 08 2007
Gordon Brown has agreed to an urgent review into the issue of Iraq interpreters being granted asylum in the UK.
UN approves Darfur force
23.08 Tue Jul 31 2007
The UN Security Council has voted unanimously to authorise up to 26,000 troops and police to Sudan's Darfur region
Gordon Brown backs President Bush
20.39 Mon Jul 30 2007
Gordon Brown has backed US President George Bush as someone who shares his vision of working for freedom and justice around the world.
Brown arrives in US for Bush meeting
23.13 Sun Jul 29 2007
Gordon Brown has promised to build strong relations with America in his meeting with George Bush.
New terror measures unveiled
21.33 Wed Jul 25 2007
The first unified border force is to be set up by the Government in a bid to tackle terrorism, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced.
Brown has no Euro plans
10.08 Wed Jul 25 2007
Gordon Brown has no plans to scrap the pound but admitted Britain constantly considers the possibility of joining the Euro.
Brown to review drinking laws
10.08 Wed Jul 25 2007
Gordon Brown is to rethink Britain's drinking laws amid fears that 24-hour opening has led to a rise in booze-fuelled crime and disorder.
Dead airman's father calls for Iraq withdrawal
10.08 Wed Jul 25 2007
The father of an airman killed in Iraq is calling on Gordon Brown to begin the withdrawal of troops from the country.
Lugovoi: Russia responds
09.04 Wed Jul 18 2007
Russia's Ambassador to London has defended Moscow's refusal to extradite Andrei Lugovoi over the murder of Alexander Litvinenko.
Poll boost for Brown
22.17 Sun Jul 15 2007
An opinion poll has given Labour its biggest lead for nearly two years.
Brown: 'Why was rapist at fund-raiser?'
10.18 Sat Jul 14 2007
The Prime Minister has ordered an investigation into the attendance of a convicted rapist at a Labour party fund-raiser.
Brown denies foreign policy change
23.44 Fri Jul 13 2007
Gordon Brown has denied there will be any change in Britain's special relationship with the US under his leadership.
Brown to offer more school sport
20.28 Fri Jul 13 2007
The Prime Minister wants every child to have the opportunity to take part in five hours of sport at school every week.
Government U-turn over super-casinos
21.39 Wed Jul 11 2007
Plans for a super-casino appear to be dead after Gordon Brown signalled a U-turn in policy during Prime Minster's Questions.
Brown puts housing at top of agenda
20.13 Wed Jul 11 2007
Housing has been made a top priority by Prime Minister Gordon Brown as analysts warn first-time buyers have never been at greater risk.
Spin king Campbell reveals diaries
10.17 Tue Jul 10 2007
Some of the secrets of Tony Blair's time in Downing St are to be revealed as former spin doctor Alastair Campbell publishes his diaries.
Flooded areas prepare for more rain
22.35 Sun Jul 08 2007
Homeowners hit by the recent bad weather are preparing for a fresh onslaught of rain as the reconstruction operation continues.
Campbell diaries off Brown's reading list
20.07 Sun Jul 08 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said that he has no plans to read the long-awaited diaries of former Number 10 spin doctor Alastair Campbell.
Tackling terror 'will take 15 years'
17.22 Sun Jul 08 2007
Tackling radicalisation could take 15 years, Gordon Brown's new security minister has warned.
Brown pledges £14m floods fund
07.38 Sun Jul 08 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has pledged a £14 million emergency support package during a visit to areas recently stricken by flooding.
Brown's sympathy for flood victims
23.12 Fri Jul 06 2007
The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu is in flood-ravaged Hull, dubbed the "forgotten city" of the crisis by local leaders.
Brown issues inflation pledge
09.24 Fri Jul 06 2007
The Government will "get to grips" with inflation to ensure the economy continues to grow, according to Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Brown takes first PMQs in Commons
14.17 Wed Jul 04 2007
Gordon Brown has taken his first Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons.
Brown sets out constitutional reform
23.14 Tue Jul 03 2007
Gordon Brown paved the way for greater democracy in 12 key constitutional areas as he made his first Commons speech as Prime Minister.
Brown completes Cabinet reshuffle
22.19 Fri Jun 29 2007
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has completed his Cabinet reshuffle and is now aiming to restore people's trust in politics.
Smith and Miliband given prime posts
21.18 Thu Jun 28 2007
Gordon Brown has made Jacqui Smith the first female Home Secretary and David Miliband the youngest Foreign Minister in decades.
Brown Cabinet reshuffle begins
06.51 Thu Jun 28 2007
Gordon Brown's reshuffle has started after Downing Street announced the resignation of Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt.
What can we expect from a Brown premiership?
20.24 Wed Jun 27 2007
After ten years as Chancellor, Gordon Brown has now taken the top job, but what can we expect from his Premiership?
Tony Blair prepares to stand down
00.01 Wed Jun 27 2007
Tony Blair is entering his final hours as Prime Minister after 10 years in power.
Labour Party on election alert
07.46 Mon Jun 25 2007
Labour is on high alert for a snap general election as the Gordon Brown era gets under way.
Brown crowned Labour leader
22.28 Sun Jun 24 2007
Gordon Brown has been crowned the new leader of Labour calling his role "an awesome responsibility".
Lord Stevens 'turned down Cabinet post'
16.34 Sat Jun 23 2007
Reports claim Gordon Brown has offered a Cabinet position to the former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Lord Stevens.
Cabinet gives Blair a fond farewell
19.20 Thu Jun 21 2007
Prime Minister Tony Blair has received an emotional standing ovation farewell from colleagues at his last Cabinet meeting.
Brown offered Ashdown Cabinet job
12.47 Thu Jun 21 2007
Lord Ashdown has said he was offered a job by Gordon Brown in his first Cabinet.
Brown pledges 'world class' schools
06.53 Thu Jun 21 2007
Gordon Brown, who takes over as Prime Minister in six days, has pledged to create a "world class" education system.
Brown promises plan for Middle East
22.40 Sat Jun 16 2007
Gordon Brown has pledged to invest in the Palestinian territories in order to build peace in the Middle East.
Freddie is Dad of the Year
16.47 Thu Jun 14 2007
England cricketer Andrew Flintoff has been voted Celebrity Dad of the Year despite his World Cup antics.
Brown in surprise Baghdad visit
23.18 Mon Jun 11 2007
Chancellor Gordon Brown has flown into Baghdad for a surprise visit to the Iraqi capital.
Brown backs independence for church
07.49 Sun Jun 10 2007
Gordon Brown is ready to hand over the Prime Minister's power to appoint the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Branson launches Green train
15.09 Thu Jun 07 2007
Sir Richard Branson called for lower taxes on green fuels as he launched Europe's first biodiesel train today.
Branson launches Green train
14.57 Thu Jun 07 2007
Sir Richard Branson called for lower taxes on green fuels as he launched Europe's first biodiesel train today.
Brown plans raft of terror laws
19.19 Sun Jun 03 2007
Gordon Brown is planning a raft of new anti-terror measures when he becomes Prime Minister later this month.
Blair sticks up for HIPs
14.27 Wed May 23 2007
Tony Blair has said he will not advise Gordon Brown to change Labour policy on Home Information Packs (HIPs).
Brown defends Iraq invasion
19.07 Sun May 20 2007
Gordon Brown has mounted a staunch defence of the decision to invade Iraq.
Bush gives Blair glowing report
18.00 Thu May 17 2007
President George W Bush has praised Tony Blair's "vision" during his final visit to the White House as Prime Minister.
Brown promises honest leadership
17.59 Thu May 17 2007
Gordon Brown, who was earlier confirmed as the next Prime Minister, has promised a new style of government.
Brown close to Labour leadership
23.42 Wed May 16 2007
Gordon Brown has moved a step closer to becoming the next Labour leader, with 307 nominations from his fellow MPs.
Brown receives poll boost
18.18 Tue May 15 2007
Gordon Brown's campaign to become Prime Minister has received a boost with a poll showing he is seen as 'stronger' than David Cameron.
Meacher 'makes way for McDonnell'
07.36 Tue May 15 2007
Michael Meacher has agreed to stand aside from the Labour leadership contest in favour of John McDonnell, it has been claimed.
Brown faces his rivals
07.00 Mon May 14 2007
Chancellor Gordon Brown has faced his rivals in the race for the Labour leadership and vowed not to repeat the mistakes of the past.
Brown campaigns on
16.07 Sat May 12 2007
Gordon Brown will press on with his campaign to succeed Tony Blair - despite the absence of a realistic challenge.
Blair gives Brown his full support
00.05 Sat May 12 2007
Tony Blair has fully endorsed Gordon Brown to succeed him Prime Minister as the Chancellor formally launched his leadership bid.
Blair: 'Ten years is long enough'
23.37 Thu May 10 2007
Tony Blair said ten years as Prime Minister was "long enough" as he announced he will bow out on June 27.
Blair to make announcement on future
16.17 Wed May 09 2007
Prime Minister Tony Blair will make an announcement on his future as Labour leader tomorrow, Downing Street has confirmed.
Tax credit fraud costs billions
13.11 Wed May 09 2007
The Government has been accused by MPs of failing to stop the "unacceptable" levels of fraud and error in the payment of tax credits.
Blair backs Brown for leader
21.56 Sat May 05 2007
Tony Blair has reportedly backed Gordon Brown to lead Labour into the next general election.
Clarke will not challenge Brown
10.38 Sat May 05 2007
Former Home Secretary Charles Clarke will not challenge Gordon Brown for Labour's top spot, he said.
Blair to announce departure date
