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Jack Straw insists he is supporting Gordon Brown
Jack Straw insists he is supporting Gordon Brown
Last Modified: 27 Jul 2008
By:
Carl Dinnen
The Justice Secretary Jack Straw has issued a statement saying he's "absolutely convinced" Gordon Brown should stay as Prime Minister.
Several newspapers reported that a close ally of his has been gathering names to support a move against Mr Brown in the autumn.
The former deputy prime minister John Prescott said potential successors do not have the ''skills and experience nationally and internationally'' to replace Mr Brown.
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