Gordon Brown Has Resigned As Prime Minister

THE Prime Minister Gordon Brown has stepped Down.

He made the announcement outside of Downing Street a short while ago with his wife Sarah and two sons by his side.

Mr Brown praised British troops, along with his wife and children.

He said: "I have always strived to serve to do my best in the interests of Britain its values and its people.

"And let me add one thing also, I will always admire the courage I have seen in our armed forces and now that the political season is over let me stress that having shaken their hands and looked into their eyes, our troops represent all that is best in our country and I will never forget all those who have died in honour and whose families today live in grief.

"My resignation as leader of the labour party will take effect immediately and in this hour I want to thank all my colleagues, ministers, members of Parliament and I want to thank above all

 my staff who have been friends as well as brilliant servants of the country.

"Above all I want to thank Sarah for her unwavering support as well as her love and for her own service to our country.

"I thank my sons John and Fraser for their love and joy they bring to our lives and as I leave the second most important job I could ever hold I cherish even more the first, as a husband and Father, Thank you and good bye." 

Mr Brown's decision comes as the Tories and Liberal Democrats are poised to agree a deal to form a Government.

Mr Brown said he had taken the decision to resign after concluding he would not be able to form a Government after days of talks between the parties following Thursday's inconclusive election result.

David Cameron has now arrived at Buckingham Palace to talk to the Queen about forming a Government.

Mr Brown succeeded Tony Blair as prime minister in June 2007 after spending ten years as chancellor of the exchequer.