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British PM Gordon Brown faces pressure in London

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown leaves No.10 Downing St. to make his way to Parliament for Prime Minister's Questions in London on June 3, 2009. Mr Brown is coming under increased pressure following recent resignations of prominent cabinet members Jacqui Smith and Hazel Blears, coupled with the ongoing expenses row. (UPI Photo/Hugo Philpott)


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telegraph.co.uk at 9 Nov 2009 04:56 am
Gordon Brown has telephoned the mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan to apologise for a letter of condolence he sent her which was littered with errors.
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The family of a soldier killed in Afghanistan have attacked Gordon Brown over a letter of condolence he sent to them which was littered with errors.
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