The Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP
2007 - Present
Born: 20 February 1951
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Born in Scotland in 1951, Gordon Brown is the second of three sons. He grew up in the town of Kirkcaldy, an industrial centre famed for its linoleum and mining industries, during a time of rising unemployment and [...]
To progress Britain’s national interests and create a more just world, in 2008 we will work with our international partners to secure:
$9 billion for education in 60 poor countries and a global commitment to train 10 million teachers by 2010
$10 billion for health systems and 1 million new health workers in Africa
$8 billion of aid [...]
To address global warming the UK needs to become a low carbon economy, so:
In 2008 we are legislating to put our emissions targets into law, and will create a Green Homes Service to help individuals save energy, water and money by going green.
In 2009 we will put a strategy in place to increase renewable [...]
Housing should be available for all those who need it, at a price they can afford, so:
In 2008 we will announce the location of ten eco-towns, with the potential for up to 100,000 homes
By 2009, we will have earmarked unused public sector land for sale to provide for an additional 20,000 homes
By 2010 around 750 [...]
Economic stability will always be our starting point. We will keep inflation low and mortgage rates as low as possible. To continue to advance towards our goal of full employment:Â
In 2008, all new claimants for benefits on the basis of incapacity will be required to undergo a new tougher test of their ability to work, [...]
Only those who have a right to be in Britain should be allowed to come here, so:
In 2008, we are introducing an Australian-style points system for immigrants and will deport more foreign nationals who break the law. Â
By 2009, we will have begun to issue compulsory ID cards to foreign nationals who come here to [...]
Our goal is that every child should have the best start in life, so:
In 2008, we will open 600 more Sure Start Children’s Centres, providing childcare, health-care, early education and family support to almost half a million more children
This is so that in 2010 there will be 3500 Children’s Centres, one in every community [...]
