Britain's Brown says opponents of his leadership just want his job

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says his critics just probably want his job.

The British leader told lawmakers on Thursday that he loves his work and knows he has a coveted position _ because so many others want it.

Brown has been British leader for just over a year. But he's been dogged by tumbling opinion poll ratings, rising fuel prices and policy gaffes.

Brown told members of Parliament's liaison committee he still enjoys the job. The liaison committee is a special panel which meets twice a year to question the prime minister.

Brown replaced Tony Blair as British leader last June.