(London): There was shock in political circles today after The Sun, long time supporter of the Labour Party changed it's allegiance to the Conservatives, severing all ties with Gordon Brown.

As part of its decision to break with Brown it has agreed to no longer shine on a Brown-led Britain plunging much of the country into perpetual darkness and leading to fears other celestial bodies may follow suit.

"As it stands we're waiting to see what happens," said The North Star. "If there is a consensus I think for the best of the country of Britain I will also stop shining over it."

In response the Labour Party released the following statement.

"Prime Minister Brown believes in Change and sees this as a potentially positive outcome. The Sun has been shining now for many millions, even billions of years. In that time there have been many disasters, crisis points and genocides.

"Considering all these bad things that have happened while being lit by The Sun perhaps it is time for a Change. Can we find an alternative source of heat and light? Yes We Can!"

Fellow God-owned entity The Moon was seen last night, despite Brown's fairly inadequate showing at the Labour Conference but has made no promises to be available for gazing at in the night sky from Wednesday evening.

Complaints and calls for a General Election to solve the constant night have been steady but relentless, except in Manchester where no-one has appeared to notice.