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Published 11/05/2009 by BBC

Brown responds to 'quit' petition

Mr Brown's future is the subject of several Downing Street petitions Downing Street has responded to a petition signed by more than 72,000 people calling on Gordon Brown to quit, saying he is 'determined' to go on. A two-line response on the Number 10 website said the prime minister was 'completely...

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No 10 responds to 'PM must go' petition

Prime minister focused on fixing the economy, response saysGordon Brown: not going anywhere. Photograph: Oli Scarff/ Downing Street has responded to a petition signed ... - [11/05/2009 - Guardian.co.uk]

Brown declines to resign

Shocking news from the home of 10 Downing Street's e-petitions site, Prime Minister Gordon Brown is not going to resign.Reg reader Kalvis posted a petition calling ... - [11/05/2009 - The Register]

Petitioning Brown to Resign - [11/04/2009 - The Spectator.co.uk Alex Massie Blog]

Petitioning Brown to Resign - [11/04/2009 - Spectator]

Brown responds to "resign" petition - [11/04/2009 - Dizzy Thinks]

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...with the words: "The prime minister is completely focused on restoring the economy, getting people back to work and improving standards in public services. 'As the prime minister has consistently said, he is determined to build a stronger, fairer, better Britain for all.' Online Downing Street 'e-petitions' began in 2006. There are currently several posted on the subject of Mr Brown's future and those of some of his cabinet colleagues."

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