Gordon Brown holds cabinet meeting in London
Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldon (L) arrives at No.10 Downing St. for the weekly cabinet meeting with Health secretary Alan Johnson on May 5, 2009 in London. Prime Minister Gordon Brown's leadership is under pressure after a series of leaks from fellow ministers. (UPI Photo/Hugo Philpott)
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