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Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 13:59 GMT 14:59 UK

Day in pictures: Brown takes over

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Chancellor Gordon Brown left Downing Street on his way to the Treasury. When he returned he was prime minister.

Media in Downing Street

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The world's media gathered outside Number 10 to witness the historic scenes.

Removal men

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A removal van pulled up early in the day to remove the last of Tony Blair's possessions. A treadmill was among the items.

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Mr Blair did not make any statement as he emerged from Downing Street ahead of his final prime minister's questions.

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One man glad to see an end to the Blair era is John Howson. He was among protesters outside the Downing Street gates.

Tony Blair

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The chancellor looked on as Mr Blair began his final prime minister's questions in the Commons.

House of Commons

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Mr Blair received a standing ovation from both sides of the house before heading back to Downing Street. He was due to visit Buckingham Palace later to resign.

Blair family

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Mr Blair posed for photographs with his family on the steps of Downing Street before leaving for the Palace.

Gordon and Sarah Brown

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Mr Brown was given a rousing send-off by colleagues at the Treasury before leaving with wife Sarah for his audience with the Queen. She invited him to form a new government.

Tony Blair

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Mr Blair took the train from King's Cross to his Sedgefield constituency as Gordon Brown emerged from Buckingham Palace as prime minister.

Sarah Brown, Gordon Brown

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Standing by the steps of Number 10, Mr Brown said he would be strong in purpose, steadfast in will and resolute in action.

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