Jun 5th, 2009 - BBC NEWS
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Mr Purnell called on Mr Brown to 'stand aside'
Health Secretary Alan Johnson is to replace Jacqui Smith as home secretary, as Prime Minister Gordon Brown carries out a make-or-break reshuffle.
Alistair Darling will stay in his job as chancellor and Jack Straw will stay justice secretary.
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