GMTV presenter, Fiona Phillips, has reportedly turned down a job as an advisor for Prime Minister, Gordon Brown.

A Downing Street spokesman said: “The prime minister is not going to comment on individuals, as the prime minister has said previously.

“In previous statements by the prime minister, he said he would welcome all men and women of talent who want to contribute to public life.”

But Ms Phillips is said to have been in talks with the PM about becoming involved in campaigns, such as on public health.