Britain's Environment Secretary Hilary Benn arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at number 10 Downing Street in London June 9, 2009. Prime Minister Gordon Brown beat off a challenge to his authority on Monday, winning over Labour MPs after admitting mistakes and taking responsibility for a week of political turmoil. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

Britain's Environment Secretary Hilary Benn arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at number 10 Downing Street in London June 9, 2009. Prime Minister Gordon Brown beat off a challenge to his authority on Monday, winning over Labour MPs after admitting mistakes and taking responsibility for a week of political turmoil.

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  1. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Hilary Benn MP gives a speech at the BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards 2009 at Broadcasting House on November 25, 2009 in London, England. The Awards were launched in 2000 by HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. The Royal couple are attending this year to mark the 10th Anniversary.
  2. A closed sign is posted in a shop as residents continue the clean up of Cockermouth after heavy floods in northern England November 24, 2009. Heavy rain could bring more flooding to parts of northern England still struggling to cope with the damage caused by last week's unprecedented storms, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said on Monday.

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  1. Britain's Environment Secretary Hilary Benn (2nd R) listens to a speech while sitting behind Foreign Secretary David Milliband (L) and Peter Mandelson (2nd L), Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, during a speech at the Brighton Centre, in southern England, on September 28, 2009. Britain's beleaguered ruling Labour Party promised tough new action on bankers' bonuses Monday, as it fights for its life ahead of general elections next year.
  2. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Hilary Benn MP gives a speech at the BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards 2009 at Broadcasting House on November 25, 2009 in London, England. The Awards were launched in 2000 by HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. The Royal couple are attending this year to mark the 10th Anniversary.
  3. Christmas decorations are seen in a skip on Main Street, Cockermouth, northern England November 24, 2009. Heavy rain could bring more flooding to parts of northern England still struggling to cope with the damage caused by last week's unprecedented storms, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said on Monday.
  4. Men throw a chair into a skip on Main Street, Cockermouth, northern England November 24, 2009. Heavy rain could bring more flooding to parts of northern England still struggling to cope with the damage caused by last week's unprecedented storms, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said on Monday.
  5. A man throws rubbish into a skip on Main Street Cockermouth, northern England November 24, 2009. Heavy rain could bring more flooding to parts of northern England still struggling to cope with the damage caused by last week's unprecedented storms, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said on Monday.
  6. Men throw a chair into a skip on Main Street, Cockermouth, northern England November 24, 2009. Heavy rain could bring more flooding to parts of northern England still struggling to cope with the damage caused by last week's unprecedented storms, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said on Monday.
  7. A man is seen working at a newsagent on Main Street, Cockermouth, northern England November 24, 2009. Heavy rain could bring more flooding to parts of northern England still struggling to cope with the damage caused by last week's unprecedented storms, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said on Monday.
  8. A man is seen throwing rubbish into a skip on Main Street, Cockermouth, northern England November 24, 2009. Heavy rain could bring more flooding to parts of northern England still struggling to cope with the damage caused by last week's unprecedented storms, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said on Monday.
  9. A man is seen throwing rubbish into a skip on Main Street, Cockermouth, northern England November 24, 2009. Heavy rain could bring more flooding to parts of northern England still struggling to cope with the damage caused by last week's unprecedented storms, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said on Monday.
  10. A closed sign is posted in a shop as residents continue the clean up of Cockermouth after heavy floods in northern England November 24, 2009. Heavy rain could bring more flooding to parts of northern England still struggling to cope with the damage caused by last week's unprecedented storms, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said on Monday.
  11. Water runs from a drain pipe as residents continue the clean up of Cockermouth after heavy floods in northern England November 24, 2009. Heavy rain could bring more flooding to parts of northern England still struggling to cope with the damage caused by last week's unprecedented storms, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said on Monday.
  12. Workmen clear up debris after flooding on Main Street in Cockermouth, northern England, November 24, 2009. Heavy rain could bring more flooding to parts of northern England still struggling to cope with the damage caused by last week's unprecedented storms, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said on Monday.
  13. Workmen clear up debris after flooding on Main Street in Cockermouth, northern England, November 24, 2009. Heavy rain could bring more flooding to parts of northern England still struggling to cope with the damage caused by last week's unprecedented storms, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said on Monday.
  14. British Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Hilary Benn (R) listens to a speech during a debate with Brazilian researchers about climate change and biodiversity, at Sao Paulo's Research Foundation (FAPESP), in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on November 16, 2009.
  15. British Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Hilary Benn speaks during a debate with Brazilian researchers about climate change and biodiversity, at Sao Paulo's Research Foundation (FAPESP), in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on November 16, 2009.
  16. British Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Hilary Benn (listens to a speech during a debate with Brazilian researchers about climate change and biodiversity, at Sao Paulo's Research Foundation (FAPESP), in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on November 16, 2009.

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