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James Gordon Brown CH, HonFRSE (born 20 February 1951) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 to 2010. He previously served as Chancellor of the Exchequer under Tony Blair from 1997 to 2007.
6 days ago · Gordon Brown is a Scottish-born British Labour Party politician who served as chancellor of the Exchequer (1997–2007) and prime minister of the United Kingdom (2007–10). At the time of his elevation to prime minister, he had been the longest continuously serving chancellor of the Exchequer since.
Gordon Brown is the United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Since September 2021, he also serves as WHO Ambassador for Global Health Financing .
As Prime Minister, Gordon Brown oversaw the devolution of powers in Northern Ireland, the withdrawal of troops from Iraq, and the world's first ever Climate Change Act.
Britain's former prime minister Gordon Brown played a key role in shaping the G20 nations' response to the world's financial crisis, and was a powerful advocate for a coordinated global response to problems such as climate change, poverty and social justice.
Gordon Brown, (born Feb. 20, 1951, Glasgow, Scot.), Scottish-born British politician and prime minister (2007–10). Brown worked as a teacher and a journalist before winning election in 1983 to the House of Commons as a member of the Labour Party.
Dec 1, 2014 · To his opponents, Gordon Brown was one of the worst prime ministers of the post-war era, a man whose ambition outpaced his ability.
6 days ago · Gordon Brown - Labour Leader, UK PM, Financial Reforms: Brown faced no opposition in the campaign to succeed Blair as Labour Party leader, and on June 27, 2007, three days after he officially became Labour Party leader, Brown became prime minister.
Jun 18, 2021 · In his lifetime, Gordon Brown has seen dramatic changes in the world. Borders have been thrown open in finance, trade and communications. For some, huge opportunities have resulted.
Nov 30, 2023 · Major criticises PMs for civil service treatment. Sir John Major and Gordon Brown responded to plans for civil service reform from the Institute for Government. UK Politics. 3 Dec 2023.
