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British Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ed Balls (L) and Prime Minister Gordon Brown (C) congratulate Health Secretary Alan Johnson (R) following his address to delegates in the main hall of the Manchester Central venue on the last day of the 2008 Labour Party Conference in Manchester, on September 24, 2008. Embattled British premier Gordon Brown won praise Wednesday for a key speech to his Labour Party, but the positive headlines were quickly clouded by the surprise resignation of a top minister. Just hours after the speech, it emerged that Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly will leave the government at the next Cabinet reshuffle, which reports suggest could come as early as next week.
British Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ed Balls (L) and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (C) congratulate Health Secretary Alan Johnson (R) following his address to delegates in the main hall of the Manchester Central venue on the last day of the 2008 Labour Party Conference in Manchester, on September 24, 2008. Embattled British premier Gordon Brown won praise Wednesday for a key speech to his Labour Party, but the positive headlines were quickly clouded by the surprise resignation of a top minister. Just hours after the speech, it emerged that Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly will leave the government at the next Cabinet reshuffle, which reports suggest could come as early as next week.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown with Health Secretary Alan Johnson, left, at Kings College hospital in London Monday Jan. 7, 2008, before making a speech on his plans for the future of the health services. Brown promised 'deeper and wider reform' of the National Health Services, including screening for all at-risk patients and stronger sanctions against poor performance.
Alan Johnson, (R) newly appointed British Health Minister, speaks with Jack Straw, newly appointed Justice Minister, after a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, 28 June 2007. New British Prime Minister Gordon Brown unveiled his senior ministerial team Thursday, a day after taking power vowing change after the end of Tony Blair's decade in power. He immediately held the first meeting with his new cabinet, including a loyal and trusted ally as finance minister and the youngest foreign secretary for 30 years
Alan Johnson, (R) newly appointed British Health Minister, arrives for a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, 28 June 2007. New British Prime Minister Gordon Brown unveiled his senior ministerial team Thursday, a day after taking power vowing change after the end of Tony Blair's decade in power. He immediately held the first meeting with his new cabinet, including a loyal and trusted ally as finance minister and the youngest foreign secretary for 30 years
Deputy Leader candidates Alan Johnson (L) and Peter Hain (R) applaud Harriet Harmon (C) as she wins the party vote at the Labour Party Leadership Conference in Manchester 24 June 2007. Britain's government is undertaking the first step towards a new politcal era that begins when Gordon Brown becomes Prime Minister in three days time
British Member of Parliament Alan Johnson (2R) gives a speech at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow, 02 June 2007, during an event with the six candidates for the deputy leadership in the forthcoming Labour Party leadership contest. Britain's prime minister designate Gordon Brown will succeed Tony Blair at the end of the month
LONDON - MAY 16: In this composite photograph (L-R, top rpw) Hilary Benn, Jon Cruddas, Peter Hain, (L-R, bottom row) Harriet Harman, Hazel Blears, and Alan Johnson deliver their speech at the Fabian Society Deputy Leadership hustings on May 16, 2007 in London, England. Despite the lack of challengers to contend with Gordon Brown for the Labour leadership six MP's have come forward to vie for deputy leadership position.
LONDON - MAY 16: (L-R) Harriet Harman, Peter Hain, Hazel Blears, journalist Michael White, Alan Johnson, Hilary Ben and Jon Cruddas attend the Fabian Society Deputy Leadership hustings on May 16, 2007 in London, England. Gordon Brown has secured enough backing from MPs to ensure he will not face a contest to become the next Labour leader. (Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Harriet Harman;Peter Hain;Hazel Blears;Michael White;Alan Johnson;Hilary Ben;Jon Cruddas
Britain's Education Secretary Alan Johnson (L) and Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett speak as they leave 10 Downing Street in London, 10 May 2007, after attending a Cabinet meeting. British Prime Minister Tony Blair unveiled his resignation plans to ministers Thursday after 10 years in power, before flying to his local constituency to make a public announcement. Finance minister Gordon Brown, the frontrunner to replace Blair despite their rivalry, hailed the prime minister's "unique leadership" at a cabinet meeting in London before Blair flew off to Trimdon in northeastern England
Britain's Education Secretary Alan Johnson (L) and Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett speak as they leave 10 Downing Street in London, 10 May 2007, after attending a Cabinet meeting. British Prime Minister Tony Blair unveiled his resignation plans to ministers Thursday after 10 years in power, before flying to his local constituency to make a public announcement. Finance minister Gordon Brown, the frontrunner to replace Blair despite their rivalry, hailed the prime minister's "unique leadership" at a cabinet meeting in London before Blair flew off to Trimdon in northeastern England
Britain's Health Secretary Alan Johnson delivers his address to the Labour Party conference in Manchester northern England September 24, 2008. Prime Minister Gordon Brown denied on Wednesday that more government resignations were in the pipeline as the departure of Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly renewed questions over his leadership.