UK’s Brown out, Cameron in – answers

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1. When did Gordon Brown last make an announcement in front of number 10 Downing Street? one day ago
2. How is this announcement described by the reporter? ‘more far-reaching’
3. Who has been informed of Gordon Brown’s intention? the Queen’s private secretary
4. What advice will he give to the Queen? to invite the leader of the opposition to form a government
5. What will the next Prime Minister have to do? make the important choices for the future
6. Why is he going to Buckingham Palace? to tender his resignation
7. How is David Cameron’s arrival at the Palace described by the reporter? ‘hot on his heels’ (coming straight after – in this case following Gordon Brown)
8. What did Cameron do in front of 10 Downing Street? spoke his first words as Prime Minister
9. What are the ‘deep and pressing problems’ the government faces? a huge deficit, deep social problems and a political system in need of reform
10. How does Cameron describe the coalition government? ‘full and proper’
11. What will the coalition government do according to David Cameron? ‘throw up all sorts of challenges’
12. Which values will form the basis of the strong and stable government? rebuilding family, rebuilding community and rebuilding responsibility in our country.