Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown

politician United Kingdom

Gordon Brown is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010 and as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1997 to 2007 under Tony Blair. A member of the Labour Party, Brown is known for his economic policies during the global financial crisis, which focused on stabilizing the banking system and stimulating the economy. Since leaving office, he has engaged in various philanthropic efforts and continues to influence global economic discussions.

Born on Feb 20, 1951 (74 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
87,889
Power
3,824$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 6.00 0.10% +20% 67,886,011 79,905 $2,700,000 3,178$
Switzerland 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,984 $700,000 646$
Totals 3 76,540,633 87,889 $3,400,000 3,824$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: UN education envoy Gordon Brown called on the international community to 'do our utmost' to support efforts to return the abducted children. 6

BBC: Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is under pressure from thinktanks, MPs and former prime minister Gordon Brown to raise these duties at Wednesday’s budget. 6

The Guardian: UK gambling firms spent ‘astronomic’ £2bn on advertising last year | Gambling

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Higher levies on gambling, pushed by the former prime minister Gordon Brown, to pay for the cost of ending the two-child benefit limit. 5

The Guardian: Rachel Reeves to abandon plans to raise income tax rates in budget | Budget 2025

United Kingdom United Kingdom: When Gordon Brown visited Washington in 2009, he presented Barack Obama with an ornamental pen holder crafted from the timbers of the anti-slavery ship HMS Gannet. 5

The Guardian: Keir Starmer keeps Trumps’ silver necklace gift – for a price | Keir Starmer

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown encouraged Rachel Reeves to increase taxes on the gambling sector to reduce child poverty. 5

BBC: Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax

Australia Australia: Gordon Brown’s decision as chancellor in 1999 to sell half of Britain’s reserves is noted as a significant event in the context of gold reserves. 4

The Sydney Morning Herald: Russia profits from rising bullion prices amid Ukraine war and global turmoil