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Brown, Gordon (James Gordon), Born 1951

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1951    

Biography

British Labour politician who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010. He held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1997 to 2007. Gordon Brown was an MP from 1983 to 2015, first for Dunfermline East and later for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Handwritten letter from Gordon Brown to David Blunkett, January 2001

 Item — Box Blunkett Box 97
Reference code: 467/8/3/4
Scope and Contents

Letter from Gordon Brown congratulating David Blunkett on a pamphlet regarding the community and voluntary sector. The pamphlet accompanied a speech given at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) on 7 February 2001. Includes braille label.

Dates: January 2001

Letter and policy paper sent to Gordon Brown relating to the 2000 Budget, 16 February 2000

 Item — Box Blunkett Box 96
Reference code: 467/8/2/2
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of letter to Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, from David Blunkett enclosing information on packages of measures for consideration in the budget. The first paper relates to employment measures in unemployment blackspots; and the second to opportunities for young people and adults in deprived areas. Also includes information on the Higher Education Reach Out scheme.

Dates: 16 February 2000

Letters to Tony Blair and Gordon Brown relating to UK entry into the single currency, 23 May 2003 - 3 June 2003

 File — Box Blunkett Box 99
Reference code: 467/8/5/1/13
Scope and Contents

Letters from David Blunkett marked 'Personal and Political' relating to discussions around potential entry of the UK into the Euro. Contains one letter to the Prime Minister, and two to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Dates: 23 May 2003 - 3 June 2003