UK Borders Act
The UK Borders Act changes immigration enforcement, biometric registration and border powers.
Role range: 2007-2010
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James Gordon Brown Biography and Timeline — Page 5
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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2007–2008Years on this page
2007
Autumn Election Speculation
Brown decides against calling an early general election after weeks of speculation.
Role range: 2007-2010
Lisbon Treaty Signature
Brown signs the European Union reform treaty at Lisbon.
Role range: 2007-2010
Treaty of Lisbon Signature
Brown signs the Treaty of Lisbon after becoming Prime Minister.
Role range: 2007-2010
Public-Service Investment Legacy
Brown's chancellorship concludes after sustained expansion of public-service expenditure.
Role range: 1997-2007
Budget Policy
The 2007 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 2007 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Role range: 1997-2007
2008
Lisbon Treaty Bill Defence
Brown's government defends legislation ratifying the Treaty of Lisbon.
Role range: 2007-2010
Lisbon Treaty Bill Second Reading
The Commons gives the European Union Amendment Bill its second reading.
Role range: 2007-2010
Northern Rock Nationalisation
Brown's government chooses temporary public ownership after private-sale efforts fail.
Role range: 2007-2010
Northern Rock Public Ownership Announcement
Brown's government announces that Northern Rock will enter temporary public ownership.
Role range: 2007-2010
Northern Rock Transfer Order
Northern Rock formally transfers into temporary public ownership.
Role range: 2007-2010
Local Election Defeat
Labour records its weakest local-election performance for several decades.
Role range: 2007-2010
Criminal Justice and Immigration Act
The Act changes sentencing, criminal justice and immigration provisions.
Role range: 2007-2010
House Price Decline
The Government confronts the sharpest annual fall in house prices since 1992.
Role range: 2007-2010
Oil Price Record
Brown's government confronts inflationary pressure as oil prices reach a record level.
Role range: 2007-2010
Housing and Regeneration Act
The Act creates the Homes and Communities Agency and reforms social-housing regulation.
Role range: 2007-2010
Age of Irresponsibility Speech
Brown calls for an end to irresponsible behaviour in global financial markets.
Role range: 2007-2010
Global Cooperation Speech
Brown argues that international cooperation is essential during the global financial crisis.
Role range: 2007-2010
Leadership Challenge
Several Labour MPs publicly question Brown's leadership during the financial crisis.
Role range: 2007-2010
Small Business Finance Proposal
Brown proposes additional European financing support for small businesses.
Role range: 2007-2010
Emergency Banking Plan
Brown unveils capital injections, debt guarantees and expanded liquidity support.
Role range: 2007-2010
Bank Rescue Framework
Brown outlines capital, liquidity and guarantee measures supporting the banking system.
Role range: 2007-2010
Credit Guarantee Measures
The rescue plan includes guarantees intended to reopen medium-term bank funding.
Role range: 2007-2010
Emergency Bank Rescue
Brown announces an emergency programme to recapitalise banks and guarantee funding.
Role range: 2007-2010
Criticism of Financial Risk-Taking
Brown condemns bankers whose excessive risks threaten households and the wider economy.
Role range: 2007-2010
Cheltenham Literature Festival
Brown appears as a surprise guest at the Times Cheltenham Literature Festival.
Role range: 2007-2010
Bank Recapitalisation Programme
The Government announces detailed capital support for major British banking groups.
Role range: 2007-2010
European Bank Support Agreement
Brown joins European leaders coordinating bank recapitalisation and medium-term funding measures.
Role range: 2007-2010
Paris Financial Crisis Talks
Brown promotes coordinated European action to restore bank lending and confidence.
Role range: 2007-2010
Bank Capital Injection
The Government commits up to thirty-seven billion pounds to strengthen major banks.
Role range: 2007-2010
Bank Recapitalisation Allocations
The Government announces capital support for RBS, HBOS and Lloyds TSB.
Role range: 2007-2010
Bank Rescue Public Statement
Brown presents state intervention as necessary to protect savings, businesses and employment.
Role range: 2007-2010
Financial Stability Address
Brown explains the Government's intervention to stabilise banks and protect the economy.
Role range: 2007-2010
Implementation of Bank Rescue
The Government begins implementing its bank recapitalisation package.
Role range: 2007-2010
Public Stakes in Banks
Treasury support creates large public stakes in RBS and the Lloyds-HBOS group.
Role range: 2007-2010
RBS and Lloyds Ownership Stakes
The recapitalisation plan gives taxpayers substantial ownership interests in rescued banks.
Role range: 2007-2010
Rock of Stability Statement
Brown says the Government will provide stability during severe financial turbulence.
Role range: 2007-2010
Temporary VAT Reduction
The Government announces a temporary reduction in VAT to support demand during recession.
Role range: 2007-2010
Climate Change Act Royal Assent
Brown's government enacts the world's first statutory national emissions-reduction framework.
Role range: 2007-2010
Records, sources and methodology
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