Brown named new British prime minister
Former finance chief's ascension comes after Blair's resignation today
By David Stringer
The Associated Press
June 27, 2007

LONDON Former Treasury chief Gordon Brown became British prime minister today, promising "a new government with new priorities," after Tony Blair resigned to end a decade in power.

Power changed hands traditionally and quietly behind closed doors in Buckingham Palace as Blair first called on Queen Elizabeth II to submit his resignation, and Brown arrived soon after to be confirmed as the new prime minister.

"This will be a new government with new priorities," Brown told reporters outside his Downing Street office minutes later. "I've been privileged with the great opportunity to serve my country." the rest