Prime minister Gordon Brown pledged last night to play his part in Britain “having a strong, stable and principled government”.
After winning his Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath seat, Mr Brown said he wanted the next government to be able to lead Britain into “sustained recovery”.
His comments came after Downing Street sources said the prime minister would try to form a coalition government to keep Labour in power if there is a hung parliament.
Cheered by his constituency supporters, Mr Brown thanked them for their “unwavering” support and thanked his wife, Sarah, for her love and support.
“My duty to the country, coming out of this election, is to play my part in Britain having a strong, stable and principled government, able to lead Britain into sustained economic recovery and able to implement our commitments to far-reaching reform to our political system - upon which there is a growing consensus in our country.”
Mr Brown said there was no greater privilege that to serve in parliament the people he had grown up with.
He said he was proud of what the Labour government had achieved over the last 13 years. “I’m proudest of all to have been returned as MP for Fife now seven elections in a row by the people who know me best, know who I am, what I stand for and what I went into politics to achieve.”
Mr Brown said he entered parliament to fight for jobs, improve schools, fight discrimination and renew the NHS.
He said he was “deeply honoured” to have been re-elected and pledged: “I will not let you down.”
PA