Gordon Brown back in Downing Street, but for how long?

May 10 2010 by Adrian Pearson, The Journal

DAVID Miliband is once again the focus of attention as pressure mounts on Gordon Brown to step down.

The South Shields MP was at the centre of speculation last night as at least three Labour MPs called on Mr Brown to quit.

Mr Miliband could be up against his brother Ed to take over as the leader of the Labour party.

Across the region yesterday Labour MPs publicly put aside party infighting to back the Prime Minister as coalition discussions continue.

Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell, who fought a fierce battle with the Conservatives for his seat, said the nation needed certainty over the next few days rather than an internal fight.

He said: “Until the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives have decided whether or not to form a coalition then clearly the right thing for Gordon to do is to remain as prime minister.

“His priority now is in offering stability while the other parties look at what they can do.

“He remains the PM because we need someone to be making the decisions that are in the nation’s best interest, we cannot just suspend that.