British-born Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard convincingly held on to her leadership today after defeating rival Kevin Rudd in a vote of confidence. In a crushing defeat for her challenger, Miss Gillard, 50, won with a landslide majority of the 102-strong Labour Party with 71 voting for her. Mr Rudd - who she ousted from the Prime Minister's job two years ago - received just 31 votes....read more>>>..Monday, 27 February 2012
Julia Gillard keeps Australian Premiership after crushing rival Kevin Rudd in leadership challenge
British-born Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard convincingly held on to her leadership today after defeating rival Kevin Rudd in a vote of confidence. In a crushing defeat for her challenger, Miss Gillard, 50, won with a landslide majority of the 102-strong Labour Party with 71 voting for her. Mr Rudd - who she ousted from the Prime Minister's job two years ago - received just 31 votes....read more>>>..