Brown confirmed as next British PM

Gordon Brown was confirmed as Labour's leader-in-waiting and Britain's next Prime Minister today, after winning overwhelming backing from MPs.

Thu, 17 May, 2007 - 14:02
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Gordon Brown was confirmed as Labour's leader-in-waiting and Britain's next Prime Minister today, after winning overwhelming backing from MPs.

The Chancellor received an unstoppable 313 nominations from the 353-strong Parliamentary Party, making it impossible for left-wing hopeful John McDonnell to reach the final ballot.

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