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Cameron steals march on Gordon Brown

David Cameron stole a march on Gordon Brown today when he began campaigning for a May 6 election even before the Prime Minister got a chance to name the date. As Mr Brown returned from Buckingham Palace after formally asking … Continue reading

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Brown defied Bank of England warning

Gordon Brown rode roughshod over resistance from the Bank of England to order the disastrous sell-off of Britain’s gold reserves, secret papers have revealed. Treasury documents released under Freedom of Information last night suggest that the Bank was reluctant to … Continue reading

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Brown 'on course to win the election'? You've got to be joking!

I love newspaper headlines, the way that they shout at you competitively from the stand on a Sunday morning – imploring your attention like a bunch of gape-mouthed nestlings. I have always admired the art with which the headline writer … Continue reading

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Lord Guthrie: Gordon Brown did not give all we asked for (2)

Long before we went into Iraq or Afghanistan Gordon Brown was unsympathetic to the defence budget when he was chancellor. The military wanted to do many things but because of his attitude they were unable to fund properly the Strategic … Continue reading

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Brown: Up to his ass in alligators (1)

Prime Minister Gordon Brown defended his decision to curb defence spending after the Iraq invasion while appearing before Sir John Chilcot’s inquiry into the war. He told the Chilcot Inquiry that the move was necessary to prevent public finances spiralling … Continue reading

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Brown: I was right to borrow so much money (1)

Gordon Brown insists he was right to run up Britain’s largest-ever state deficit, despite a doomsday warning that savage spending cuts and tax rises are needed to balance the books. A report from a leading economic forecaster dealt a major … Continue reading

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Brown proposes ditching first-past-the-post voting

Gordon Brown has briefed the Cabinet on planned constitutional changes which could see the first-past-the-post voting system ditched for Westminster elections. In a speech later on Tuesday, Mr Brown will confirm that MPs are to be asked to vote on … Continue reading

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Gordon Brown: I will go on and on (2)

GORDON BROWN is making secret plans to stay on as Labour leader after the general election even if his party is defeated. The prime minister has told close colleagues that he will refuse to quit unless the Conservatives win a … Continue reading

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The Iraq blunder that could finish Brown off (3)

There has always been a great mystery surrounding Gordon Brown and the Iraq War. In the months leading up to the invasion he all but vanished from public view, leading some of his supporters to surmise that he was opposed … Continue reading

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Brown announces timetable for Helmand handover (1)

The countdown to handing back Helmand province to Afghan control began yesterday when Gordon Brown announced a detailed exit timetable. In a surprise move, the Prime Minister said two key districts of Helmand, where more than 200 British troops have … Continue reading

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Brown faces winter of discontent

Gordon Brown faces a “winter of discontent” of damaging industrial disputes following last week’s gloomy news on the economy. Last-ditch talks to call off this week’s planned three-day strike by postal workers will take place tomorrow at the Trades Union … Continue reading

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