It is absolutely right that we support our Government when tackling the current terrorist threat. However, the Government has wilfully misunderstood the nature of that threat up to this time. Suicide bombing is not the province solely, or even mainly, of the poor and marginalised. Indeed, we know that from 9/11, where some of the terrorists came from wealthy backgrounds (like Osama bin Laden himself). This is reinforced by the recent failed attacks in the UK, where most of the protagonists appear to have been doctors. Suicide bombers may have grievances, real or imagined, but their impulse to blow themselves up, along with as many westerners as possible, is religiously motivated i.e. by the belief that they will forever bask in Allah's approval. We have allowed such beliefs to take hold in this country, and this has largely been the result of the failure of Government policy over the years.

Cathy, Bristol, uk

People who are currently being taken in by Brown's efforts to court popularity should not forget that it was HIS decision which caused British gold reserves to be sold off at a massively undervalued price, and it was HIS actions which robbed thousands of pensioners of their future! Don't give him the chance to continue with Labour's trail of destruction!

Dav!d, Colchester,

So Mr Brown and Labour are the only ones to gain from these terrorist attacks? I feel a conspiracy theory coming on...!

Rod Munch, Northampton, UK

Why? He's done nothing and said nothing!

Rob Bain, Derby,

These Polls are a joke,if people are so gullible as to believe Brown's leadership means a new beginning they are deluded.
Brown has the limelight now,wait until the chickens come home to roost in the next few months.
Our biased electoral system is a joke,the odds on Cameron are high,but I have just placed a bet on him to be next PM.
Oh ye of little faith.

Michael Rigby, Blackburn, England

I don't see Mr. Brown handling anything. All he has done is to utter rhetoric in the same way that Labour always has done. The real work is being done by the Police etc. If anything Labour are responsible for many of these attacks by their 10 years of complacency, and obsession with other matters like Speed Cameras instead of getting on with the job of Security. One just has to look at the total lack of Border Controls, the many 100's of thousand illegal immigrants wandering the Country.
No, don't sing Brown's praises, he for 10 years was a prominent member of Labour Government and as a Cabinet Minister gave his approval for the Iraq war.

Gordon, Winchester.,

It is always intriguing to see how people's memories play tricks with them. McBrown was Blair's closest de facto partner-in-crime and trherefore does nt merit much difference in terms of opinion poll ratings.

Rick, London , England

Remember that 'One swallow does not make a summer'

Farrell, Ross on Wye, UK

why have his ratings gone up? He's done nothing apart from a few speeches. The UK is such an easily swayed nation. The majority say he has what it takes to be a good PM, have they forgotten that he stole from pensions, sold our gold off cheap and bumped up your taxes? The man cannot be trusted terrorist or not!

stuart, london,

To counter Mr Brown the tories need a new dynamic leader even going back to William Hague would be a good start, at least he can stand up and talk sensibly. There is no one else so they might as well get their deposit back!!!

Bugsy, Burley-in-Wharfedale, West Yorkshire