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Brown to reveal healthcare vision Brown to reveal healthcare vision
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Gordon Brown is expected to outline his vision for the NHS during a tour of marginal seats on the second day of his bid for the Labour leadership. Gordon Brown has said he will make access to healthcare a domestic priority as he continues his bid to become the next Labour leader.
The chancellor is expected to say there is more of a role for patients to play in improving healthcare. He is to outline his vision for the NHS during a tour of marginal seats on the second day of his campaign.
The chancellor said "we've got to do far more" with walk-in centres, electronic prescriptions, GP hours and NHS Direct to improve access.
He plans to tour the country to listen to patients and staff.
Launching his campaign on Friday, Mr Brown said he had the "new ideas and vision" to govern Britain.Launching his campaign on Friday, Mr Brown said he had the "new ideas and vision" to govern Britain.
Meanwhile, former US President Bill Clinton has described the leadership hopeful as "brilliant" and "authentic".Meanwhile, former US President Bill Clinton has described the leadership hopeful as "brilliant" and "authentic".
Mr Clinton said they were attributes which "carried their own charisma".Mr Clinton said they were attributes which "carried their own charisma".
My task is to show I have the new ideas, the vision and the experience to earn the trust of the British people Gordon Brown Profile: Gordon Brown What will he do as PM?My task is to show I have the new ideas, the vision and the experience to earn the trust of the British people Gordon Brown Profile: Gordon Brown What will he do as PM?
Mr Brown is the firm favourite to succeed Mr Blair when he quits on 27 June.Mr Brown is the firm favourite to succeed Mr Blair when he quits on 27 June.
He is to reinforce his leadership credentials in south-east England, where his electoral appeal is weakest.He is to reinforce his leadership credentials in south-east England, where his electoral appeal is weakest.
On a tour of marginal constituencies in Kent, he is expected to pledge more walk-in centres and longer opening hours for GPs surgeries, the BBC's political correspondent Robin Brant said.On a tour of marginal constituencies in Kent, he is expected to pledge more walk-in centres and longer opening hours for GPs surgeries, the BBC's political correspondent Robin Brant said.
Increasing the use of electronic prescriptions is also expected to be on his agenda.Increasing the use of electronic prescriptions is also expected to be on his agenda.
On Sunday Mr Brown will hold his first policy debate with his two party rivals - Michael Meacher and John McDonnell.On Sunday Mr Brown will hold his first policy debate with his two party rivals - Michael Meacher and John McDonnell.
The pair are yet to decide which of the two will challenge Mr Brown, insisting that between them they can muster the support needed for one of them to go forward as a candidate.The pair are yet to decide which of the two will challenge Mr Brown, insisting that between them they can muster the support needed for one of them to go forward as a candidate.
HAVE YOUR SAY I feel like Brown has been snuck in through the back door Luke Frost, Sunderland Send us your commentsHAVE YOUR SAY I feel like Brown has been snuck in through the back door Luke Frost, Sunderland Send us your comments
Launching his campaign at the Imagination Gallery in central London on Friday, Mr Brown praised Tony Blair and said he wanted to make the UK "one of the great success stories of the new century".Launching his campaign at the Imagination Gallery in central London on Friday, Mr Brown praised Tony Blair and said he wanted to make the UK "one of the great success stories of the new century".
Mr Blair earlier endorsed Mr Brown's bid to succeed him as prime minister, saying "he has what it takes".Mr Blair earlier endorsed Mr Brown's bid to succeed him as prime minister, saying "he has what it takes".
Mr Brown said Mr Blair "has led our country for ten years with distinction - with courage, passion and insight".Mr Brown said Mr Blair "has led our country for ten years with distinction - with courage, passion and insight".
But he added: "In the weeks and months ahead, my task is to show I have the new ideas, the vision and the experience to earn the trust of the British people."But he added: "In the weeks and months ahead, my task is to show I have the new ideas, the vision and the experience to earn the trust of the British people."
He could still face a challenge from one of the two left-wing backbenchers but there appears to be a coordinated effort among Labour MPs to unite behind him, with Blairite MPs Stephen Byers and Alan Milburn also expected to back him.He could still face a challenge from one of the two left-wing backbenchers but there appears to be a coordinated effort among Labour MPs to unite behind him, with Blairite MPs Stephen Byers and Alan Milburn also expected to back him.