Ted Kennedy

Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009 11:02

Brown: Never stopped fighting

Wednesday, 26, Aug 2009 12:00

Gordon Brown, prime minister, comments on the death of Edward Kennedy:

"Senator Edward Kennedy will be mourned not just in America but in every continent.

"He led the world in championing children's education and healthcare and believed that every single child should have the chance to realise their potential to the full.

"Even facing illness and death, he never stopped fighting for the causes which were his life's work."

Blair: He helped with N.Ireland

Obama: The greatest of our time

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