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2009 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 141 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2009.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2009
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June
European Election Defeat
Labour finishes third in the European Parliament election vote.
European Election Setback
Labour suffers heavy losses in the European Parliament elections.
Health Secretary Appointment
Burnham becomes Secretary of State for Health.
World Cup
Following a Football Association-led campaign to persuade FIFA to award medals to all the winners squad members, Armfield is presented with his medal by Gordon Brown.
World Cup
Greaves is presented with his 1966 World Cup Winners medal by Gordon Brown at a ceremony at 10 Downing Street.
Chilcot Inquiry Established
Brown establishes an independent inquiry chaired by John Chilcot.
Iraq Inquiry Announcement
Brown announces an independent inquiry into Britain's participation in the Iraq War.
European Conservatives and Reformists
Forms a new Conservative grouping in the European Parliament.
Celtic Manager Appointment
Is appointed Celtic manager after leaving West Bromwich Albion.
Secretary of State for Health Appointment
Burnham becomes Health Secretary during the financial crisis and takes responsibility for NHS quality, waiting times, finance and preparations for tighter budgets.
July
Death of Mary Isobel Mollie Sugden
Death of Mary Isobel Mollie Sugden
Death of Bobby Robert William Robson
Death of "Bobby" Robert William Robson
August
Quantitative Easing Expanded to 175 Billion Pounds
Mervyn King chairs the Monetary Policy Committee as it expands the asset-purchase programme to a total of one hundred and seventy-five billion pounds.
Hillsborough Disaster
The Sports Minister Andy Burnham addresses the Anfield crowd but is heckled by supporters chanting "Justice for the 96"
Beady Eye
Since Noel Gallaghers departure from Oasis Liam has said he will continue making music with ex-Oasis members Gem Archer, Andy Bell, drummer Chris Sharrock and keyboard player Jay Darlington recording under the bandname Beady Eye
Oasis
Since Noel Gallaghers departure from Oasis Liam has said he will continue making music with ex-Oasis members Gem Archer, Andy Bell, drummer Chris Sharrock and keyboard player Jay Darlington recording under the bandname Beady Eye
September
Interim Assisted Suicide Policy
Starmer publishes interim factors guiding prosecution decisions in assisted-suicide cases.
World Statesman Award Address
Brown uses his award speech to advocate cooperation, human rights and interfaith understanding.
World Statesman of the Year
Brown receives the Appeal of Conscience Foundation's World Statesman award.
October
Additional Afghanistan Forces
Brown announces additional British troops subject to allied and equipment commitments.
Bent Scores Dramatic Beach-Ball Goal
Bent's shot deflects off a beach ball and enters the Liverpool goal; the unusual incident proves decisive in a 1–0 Sunderland victory.
Speaker's Conference Evidence
Gives evidence to the Speaker's Conference as Conservative leader on parliamentary representation.
Swine Flu Vaccination Programme
The NHS begins vaccination against pandemic H1N1 influenza, prioritising people at greater clinical risk and frontline health workers during the national response.
November
Ethical Principles for Public Prosecutors
Starmer issues a statement defining fairness, independence and accountability for public prosecutors.
Arrest of Simon Mann
British mercenary Simon Mann, convicted of attempting to overthrow Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema in a failed coup in 2004, receives a presidential pardon and is released
Coup
British mercenary Simon Mann, convicted of attempting to overthrow Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema in a failed coup in 2004, receives a presidential pardon and is released
Quantitative Easing Expanded to 200 Billion Pounds
Mervyn King chairs the Monetary Policy Committee as it expands the Bank of England's asset-purchase programme to a total of two hundred billion pounds.
Reality Killed the Video Star
Releases Reality Killed the Video Star after a break from studio albums.
Barnett Formula Committee Service Ends
Completes his service on the House of Lords Barnett Formula Committee after participating in its examination of territorial public funding arrangements.
Death of Edward Woodwood
Death of Edward Woodward
December
Council Voting Reform
The treaty makes qualified-majority voting the standard procedure in additional Council decisions.
European Institutional Reform
Brown's government implements the institutional changes created by the Treaty of Lisbon.
Lisbon Treaty Double-Majority Rule
The treaty introduces a future double-majority system for qualified-majority voting.
Lisbon Treaty Entry into Force
The Treaty of Lisbon enters into force across the European Union.
Member-State Voting Requirement
The voting system requires support from a majority of European Union member states.
National Parliament Scrutiny
The treaty expands opportunities for national parliaments to examine European legislation.
Population Threshold for Council Voting
The treaty establishes population and member-state thresholds for future Council majorities.
Qualified-Majority Voting Expansion
The treaty extends qualified-majority voting across additional European policy areas.
Hillsborough Independent Panel
Burnham helps secure creation of the panel overseeing disclosure of Hillsborough records.
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