British Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling went before the House of Commons to talk about the effects of the global financial crisis in Britain. He outlined the government’s plan for the British financial markets, and took questions from members of Parliament.

British P.M. Gordon Brown spoke to the British Labor Party Conference in Manchester, England.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown conducts a monthly news conference from 10 Downing Street in London, England.

British Conservative Party Leader David Cameron conducts his monthly news conference during which he condemns the Russians' behavior in the conflict with Georgia. Mr. Cameron also calls for tougher restrictions on visas for Russians travelling to the U.K. and suspension of Russia's membership in the G8.

The British House of Commons conducts an Int'l Development Committee hearing on the Middle East peace process and the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories. Testifying before the committee is Fmr. Prime Minister and Middle East envoy, Tony Blair.

British Conservative Party Leader David Cameron conducts his first monthly press conference after the Conservative Party victory in the British local elections on May 1, 2008.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown continues to focus on the worsening global economy as his U.S. tour comes to a close. In a speech at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, P.M. Brown speaks about steps international institutions should take to stabilize financial conditions.

British Conservative Party leader David Cameron holds a press conference to discuss the Iraq war.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown answered questions from members of his party and the opposition on a variety of domestic and foreign policy issues. Following the question period he and Conservative Party Leader David Cameron made statements on new anti-terror measures.