Sun, Oct 03, 2004 - Page 7 News List

Blair message dashes Brown's hopes

BROKEN PROMISE The original agreement was that the British prime minister would eventually hand over the reins to his chancellor, but that now seems unlikely

AFP , LONDON

Several hours later, he was back at Downing Street, his official residence, smiling and looking relaxed. He was to rest for the weekend before embarking on an official visit to Ethiopia next week.

"I'm absolutely fine, thanks," he said.

In a statement, Hammersmith Hospital said: "The procedure was successful in eliminating the atrial flutter."

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