International Support Framework
The initiative links security concerns with economic and governance assistance.
Role range: 2007-2010
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
James Gordon Brown Biography and Timeline — Page 7
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.
261Distinct records
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2010–2026Years on this page
2010
Hillsborough Castle Agreement
Brown helps secure agreement on devolving policing and justice powers to Northern Ireland.
Role range: 2007-2010
General Election - General Election Called
Brown announces that the general election will be held on 6 May.
Role range: 2007-2010
General Election Called Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for James Gordon Brown: Brown announces that the general election will be held on 6 May.
Role range: 2007-2010
General Election Called Government
Government context for this general election: Brown announces that the general election will be held on 6 May.
Role range: 2007-2010
General Election Called
Brown announces that the general election will be held on 6 May.
Role range: 2007-2010
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliament is dissolved and formal general-election campaigning begins.
Role range: 2007-2010
First Televised Leaders' Debate
Brown participates in Britain's first televised general-election leaders' debate.
Role range: 2007-2010
Gillian Duffy Incident
Brown apologises after a private remark about voter Gillian Duffy is broadcast.
Role range: 2007-2010
General Election
Brown leads Labour into the general election that produces a hung Parliament.
Role range: 2007-2010
Hung Parliament
The election produces a hung Parliament and negotiations over a new government.
Role range: 2007-2010
Resignation as Prime Minister
Brown resigns as Prime Minister after coalition negotiations produce a Conservative-led government.
Role range: 2007-2010
Resignation from Premiership
Brown resigns after the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats agree to form a coalition.
Beyond the Crash
Brown publishes a book analysing the financial crisis and proposals for global cooperation.
2012
Global Education Appointment
The United Nations Secretary-General appoints Brown Special Envoy for Global Education.
Role range: 2012-
I Am Malala Petition
Brown leads an international petition supporting Malala Yousafzai and universal education.
Role range: 2012-
2014
Scottish Referendum Intervention
Brown campaigns for Scotland to remain within a reformed United Kingdom.
2015
Retirement from House of Commons
Brown's thirty-two-year service in the House of Commons comes to an end.
Role range: 2005-2015
2021
WHO Appointment
The World Health Organization appoints Brown Ambassador for Global Health Financing.
Role range: 2021-
2022
A New Britain Report
Brown presents proposals for devolution, economic renewal and reform of central government.
2026
Special Reviewer Appointment
The Prime Minister appoints Brown to advise on international finance and security cooperation.
Role range: 2026-
Records, sources and methodology
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