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6 May 2009

Brown down but not out

Our political correspondent on an explosive exchange at this week's Prime Minister's Questions…

By James Macintyre

Explosive clash at PMQs a minute ago. Cameron went on the offensive about Brown’s personality and failure to govern as PM. Brown refused to engage, talking about the economy and Cameron’s lack of policies and U-turns on supporting Labour’s strategy.

Brown looked out of touch and Cameron got the better of him – until the end, when Brown bellowed that the Tory leader is “out of his depth”. Labour MPs, who had remained ominously silent until that moment, suddenly roared and called for more. Brown is down, but he’s not out.

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