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The angel of death came for Gordon Brown this evening in the form of James Purnell, whose shock resignation and public call for the PM to stand down has shaken the government to its core.

It is hard to see how Brown lasts through the weekend, as the Labour backbenches are sure to seize the opportunity afforded by Purnell's resignation. Everyone has been been waiting for the big move on Brown, and Purnell has delivered.

Brown has proven his constitution, and he will no doubt fight to salvage his premiership, but the sirens will be piercing tomorrow, and he will go by Sunday...maybe.