Gordon Brown announced he would stand down as Labour leader in the autumn . Labour offered to hold a referendum asking voters if they want a proportional representation voting system -- a key issue for the Liberal Democrats . The Independent , Daily Mail scathing about Labour ( and Liberal Democrats ' ` ` double dealing '' ) , Telegraph said the announcement had caught out the Conservatives .
Gordon Brown announced he would stand down as Labour leader in the autumn . The Independent , Daily Mail scathing about Labour ( and Liberal Democrats ' ` ` double dealing '' ) , Telegraph said the announcement had caught out the Conservatives .