Why Gordon Brown does not resign

The daily Delo analyses the possible reasons why British Prime Minister Gordon Brown does not resign despite repeated setbacks: "He probably hopes the financial market and the economy will soon show signs of recovery and that his own public image will be righted. Possibly he believes he is a good leader, and definitely better than his charismatic conservative challenger David Cameron. But perhaps he remains in office because he stood in the shadows long enough as finance minister, an entire decade, and now wants to enjoy a little limelight. Although while in the background he enjoyed the reputation of being a serious, intelligent, reflective man who acts on the long-term, now he is struggling with the pitiable image of an unpopular prime minister with huge bags under his eyes and extremely tough political luck. But perhaps during the time when he was still in the shadow of Tony Blair - which a growing number of Britons are now yearning for - he was attributed with too much wisdom and not enough ambition for power and glory."

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