Brown Stakes His Claim for Succession As He Outlines His Uk Vision

The Herald (November 10, 2004)

Author: Catherine Macleod; Uk Political Editor

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GORDON Brown positioned himself to succeed Tony Blair last night as he set out a far- reaching vision for the future of the country.

Speaking for the first time since Mr Blair declared he intended to remain leader for a full third term but would not stand for a fourth, Mr Brown was happy to leave speculation about his leadership ambitions hanging in the air.

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Brown Stakes His Claim for Succession As He Outlines His Uk Vision

The chancellor's desire to succeed Mr Blair is Westminster's worst-kept secret, but in public he usually tries to...

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