The statement from Number 10 was issued this morning after it became clear that no party would be able to secure an outright majority, leaving the country with a hung parliament.
"It is my duty as Prime Minister to make sure Britain has a strong, stable and principled government," Brown said.
The Conservatives look set to have the most seats in the Commons, although Labour and the Liberal Democrats could in theory attempt to form a coalition.
But Nick Clegg, leader of the Liberal Democrats, appeared to rule out a pact with Labour in a statement this morning.
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