Powell denies attack on chancellor
Press Review 4 June 2004
Tony Blair’s top aide has been reported as saying that Gordon Brown will never become prime minister.
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Blair and Brown in show of unity
Press Review 21 May 2004
Tony Blair and Gordon Brown produced another show of solidarity yesterday as they unveiled new election campaign posters praising the government's economic record.
Brown moves to end leadership rumours
Press Review 19 May 2004
Gordon Brown used a speech to the Social Market Foundation last night to dampen talk of Tony Blair standing down.
Cabinet closes ranks behind PM
Press Review 18 May 2004
Tony Blair's closest allies mounted a fightback yesterday against the continuing speculation about his future as prime minister.
Ministers rally round PM
Press Review 17 May 2004
Gordon Brown has ordered his supporters to maintain their discipline and unity amid mounting reports that Tony Blair is set to quit before the next election.
Brown backs Blair over Labour leadership
News Article 17 May 2004
Gordon Brown has given his backing to Tony Blair amid increasing speculation that the prime minister is set to quit.
PM vows to stay 'shoulder to shoulder' with Bush
News Article 14 May 2004
The prime minister has vowed to continue standing "shoulder to shoulder" with George Bush and America in Iraq.
Leadership speculation continues to haunt PM
Press Review 14 May 2004
The prime minister is struggling to convince backbenchers that he is not becoming a liability to the party, reports today's press.
Brown courts Murdoch
Press Review 13 May 2004
Gordon Brown has met with Rupert Murdoch twice in the last week as part of what the Telegraph describes as a "charm offensive".
Cabinet unites as poll puts Tories ahead
News Article 4 May 2004
With a new poll indicating a renewed Conservative electoral challenge, Gordon Brown has moved to deny fresh reports of a rift with Tony Blair.
Brown backs radical Labour manifesto
Press Review 4 May 2004
Writing in the Guardian today, the chancellor rejects suggestions that he is opposed to a radical Labour manifesto for the next general election.
Labour 'split over manifesto'
Press Review 4 May 2004
Allies of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown are said to be split over whether Labour's next manifesto should pledge further public sector reform.
Brown linked to IMF job
Press Review 5 March 2004
Newspaper reports have suggested that Gordon Brown could quit British politics to become the new head of the International Monetary Fund.
Brown linked to IMF job
News Article 5 March 2004
Downing Street has played down newspaper reports suggesting that Gordon Brown could quit British politics to become the new head of the International Monetary Fund.
