British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, a nervy fellow, is known for chewing his fingernails. The way his fortunes have been faring of late, it is a wonder he has not beaver-gnawed his hands down to two bleeding stumps.
Mr. Brown, who took over from Tony Blair two years ago without a general election, has been through a hellish few days. Several members of his government have quit, some making angry remarks about Mr. Brown's personal failings.
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