Gordon Brown: I have never hit anyone in my life
Gordon Brown says 'I have never, never hit anybody in my life' ahead of serialisation of book claiming to expose his temper
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On the eve of the serialisation of a new book claiming to expose his violent temper, Gordon Brown has denied ever hitting anybody in his life.
The Observer is due to begin serialising extracts from its chief political commentator Andrew Rawnsley's The End of the Party tomorrow.
It is expected to include claims that the prime minister had struck aides in fits of rage on numerous occasions.
Mr Brown was asked about the allegations by Channel 4 News after unveiling Labour's slogan for the forthcoming general election; "a future fair for all".
"If I get angry I get angry with myself," he said.
"I have never hit anybody in my life. Let me just say absolutely clearly so that there is absolutely no misunderstanding about that. I have never, never hit anybody in my life.
"I don't do these sort of things."
The prime minister added: "Every morning I get up with a determination to do my best for this country and any allegations that have been made about hitting people or anything are completely untrue."
"I'm very strong-willed, I'm very determined. I think the country wants someone that will push things forward and not allow things to be stagnant and stale.