CHEER UP GORD, SOMEBODY LOVES YOU.GORDON Brown got some much needed support yesterday - from a blushing blush intr.v. blushed, blush·ing, blush·es 1. To become red in the face, especially from modesty, embarrassment, or shame; flush. 2. To become red or rosy. 3. nursery nurse nursery nurse Noun a person trained to look after children of pre-school age . Grateful Judy Oxby, 34, planted a kiss on Mr Brown during his visit to a new school because she "wanted to say thank you" for helping her family. Judy, who has kids aged three and six, said: "The PM's had an awful run of bad luck but he has helped keep my family afloat. Because of the family tax credit, which was his baby, I've been able to work part-time and spend time with my children. "Also we have a shared ownership house. This means we have a threebedroom house with a front and back garden instead of being squashed up in a two up and two down. "He has made my life so much better and easier." Mr Brown later answered questions in Worksop, Notts. He promised to "clean up the system" and said every MP "will have their expenses investigated for the last four years". CAPTION(S): LIP SERVICE lip service n. Verbal expression of agreement or allegiance, unsupported by real conviction or action; hypocritical respect: Judy grabs the PM |
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