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- 17/5/2007, 02:40 – 12:45
Main headline: Brown awaits leader confirmation
Gordon Brown will be unopposed when nominations for the Labour leadership close later.- 17/5/2007, 12:45 – 15:05
Main headline: Brown confirmed as Labour leader
Chancellor Gordon Brown is confirmed as Tony Blair's successor as Labour leader and UK prime minister.- 17/5/2007, 15:05 – 18/5/2007, 00:00
Main headline: Brown 'humbled' by Labour backing
Gordon Brown says he is "truly humbled" as he is selected unopposed to succeed Tony Blair as prime minister.- 18/5/2007, 00:00 – 02:30
Left subheadline: Brown 'humbled' by Labour backing
Gordon Brown says he is "truly humbled" as he is selected unopposed to succeed Tony Blair as prime minister.