LONDON (Internet): Tony Blair finally handed the baton of power to Gordon Brown today at a special Labour party conference in Manchester.
It was the moment the chancellor has waited 10 years to reach as Brown was finally crowned leader of Labour party.
The 56-year-old Scot has just three more days to wait until he finally becomes prime minister of Great Britain when Blair steps down Wednesday.
Brown told delegates: "It is with humility, pride and a great sense of duty that I accept the privilege and the great responsibility of leading our party and changing our country.
Blair hands party power to Brown
FE Team | Published: June 25, 2007 00:00:00 | Updated: February 01, 2018 00:00:00
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