Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown (L) listens during an interview in Brighton, southern England September 27, 2009. Brown denied on Sunday political gossip that he is taking prescription painkillers or pills and said he was fit enough to lead the country. In a BBC interview to mark the start of his Labour Party's annual conference, Brown was asked about rumours in Westminster that he was someone who takes "prescription painkillers and pills to help them get through." Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 29 months ago

Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown (L) listens during an interview in Brighton, southern England September 27, 2009. Brown denied on Sunday political gossip that he is taking prescription painkillers or pills and said he was fit enough to lead the country. In a BBC interview to mark the start of his Labour Party's annual conference, Brown was asked about rumours in Westminster that he was someone who takes "prescription painkillers and pills to help them get through."