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Gordon Brown became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2007, after winning the leadership election in the Labour party (the current ruling party in the country). He has not yet fought a general election as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour party.

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Gordon Brown became leader of the Labour Party when Tony Blair stood down as Prime Minister. He appointed Gordon Brown as his successor.

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Who is the leader of labor?

Gordon Brown


Who is present Labor Party leader?

Gordon Brown our Prime Minister.


Who is now regarded as the deputy leader of the labor party?

Leader - Gordon Brown Deputy Leader - Harriet Harman


Who was the last leader of labor party as of June 2010?

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Name of leader of labor party immediately before Tony Blair?

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Name the leader of the Labor Party?

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If Gordon Brown resigns as leader of the labor Party does he therefore resign as Prime Minister and then what happens?

The party elects a new leader who is then the new prime minister. As happened when Blair resigned.


Why is Gordon Brown 'stepping down as labor leader' important?

Because it opens up the possibility of an alliance/coalition between the Labour and Liberal Democratic Parties.


Was the leader of the labor Party?


Who was the last labor prime minister?

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