Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 2001 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Role range: 1997-2007
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James Gordon Brown Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow James Gordon Brown through 261 dated historical records for Great Britain.
James Gordon Brown, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2001
2002
Gold Reserve Sales Completed
The Treasury completes the multi-year programme of official gold auctions.
Role range: 1997-2007
Healthcare Funding Settlement
Brown announces sustained real-terms NHS funding increases backed by higher contributions.
Role range: 1997-2007
National Insurance Increase
Brown raises National Insurance contributions to fund higher National Health Service spending.
Role range: 1997-2007
Tax Credits Act
The Tax Credits Act creates child and working tax credits.
Role range: 1997-2007
Spending Review
Brown announces another multi-year settlement for public-service expenditure.
Role range: 1997-2007
Budget Policy
The 2002 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Role range: 1997-2007
Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 2002 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Role range: 1997-2007
2003
Interest Rate Reduction
The Bank of England reduces its policy rate to 3.75 percent.
Role range: 1997-2007
FTSE Market Low
Brown monitors financial conditions as the FTSE 100 falls to an eight-year low.
Role range: 1997-2007
Euro Membership Decision
Brown concludes that Britain should not adopt the euro because the economic tests are unmet.
Role range: 1997-2007
Euro Tests Publication
The Treasury publishes detailed evidence supporting the decision against immediate euro entry.
Role range: 1997-2007
Treasury Euro Assessment
The Treasury publishes its detailed assessment of the five economic tests.
Role range: 1997-2007
Labour Conference Speech
Brown urges Labour to remain bold, united and rooted in its political identity.
Role range: 1997-2007
Leadership Succession Speculation
Speculation grows that Blair may eventually support Brown as his successor.
Role range: 1997-2007
Reported Succession Discussions
Brown's allies claim new discussions concern the timing of Tony Blair's eventual departure.
Role range: 1997-2007
Child Trust Fund Proposal
Brown proposes savings accounts for children supported by government payments.
Role range: 1997-2007
Budget Policy
The 2003 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Role range: 1997-2007
Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 2003 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Role range: 1997-2007
2004
Child Trust Funds Act
Legislation establishes long-term savings accounts for eligible children.
Role range: 1997-2007
Modern Chancellorship Record
Brown surpasses the continuous tenure of other modern Chancellors.
Role range: 1997-2007
Longest-Serving Modern Chancellor
Brown becomes Britain's longest continuously serving Chancellor in modern times.
Role range: 1997-2007
Commission for Africa
Brown helps establish an international commission proposing action on African development.
Role range: 1997-2007
Budget Policy
The 2004 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Role range: 1997-2007
Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 2004 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Role range: 1997-2007
2005
Africa Development Plan
Brown proposes expanded international aid, debt relief and development finance for Africa.
Role range: 1997-2007
Global Aid Expansion
Brown campaigns for richer countries to increase long-term development assistance.
Role range: 1997-2007
Election for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath
Brown is elected for the newly created Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath constituency.
Role range: 2005-2015
First Election for New Constituency
Brown wins the newly drawn Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath seat.
Role range: 2005-2015
Multilateral Debt Relief
G8 finance ministers agree debt cancellation for qualifying low-income countries.
Role range: 1997-2007
Make Poverty History
Brown addresses campaigners seeking debt relief, fairer trade and increased aid.
Role range: 1997-2007
Gleneagles Development Agreement
Brown supports agreements increasing aid and cancelling debt at the G8 summit.
Role range: 1997-2007
EU Constitution Referendum Pledge
Labour's manifesto promises a public referendum on the proposed European Union Constitution.
Role range: 1997-2007
Economic Case for EU Reform
Brown argues that European reform should support employment, competition and economic flexibility.
Role range: 1997-2007
Aid Commitment
Brown advocates increased British and international development spending.
Role range: 1997-2007
International Finance Facility for Immunisation
Brown promotes long-term bond financing to accelerate vaccination programmes in poorer countries.
Role range: 1997-2007
Budget Policy
The 2005 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Role range: 1997-2007
Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 2005 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Role range: 1997-2007
General Election - General Election Manifesto
Brown helps present Labour's economic programme for a third term in government.
Role range: 1997-2007
General Election Manifesto Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for James Gordon Brown: Brown helps present Labour's economic programme for a third term in government.
Role range: 1997-2007
Records, sources and methodology
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