Gordon Brown's reluctance to leave 10 Downing Street can be partly explained by his fear of all things super-natural.
Local exorcists in his home constituency of Dunfermline East are said of of been inundated with calls and faxes from the terrified x-prime minister who has complained of 'objects moving' and 'vivid colours' at his detached cottage in Renfrewshire.
The sad news is said to be causing a deep rift within the family with his wife Sarah lamenting "He thinks he can 'see' time"
However villagers came to Browns defence saying that ghosts and spirits were a common feature of village life. "King Jock IV, known locally as Wee Jock Poo-Pong McPlop, was crushed in a caber tossing event and his ghost has haunted the pub car park ever since."
Gordon Brown's office refused to comment on the matter but faxes intercepted at the village church stated ominously "It's there, I'm scared but it's so beautiful."
