Brown still jostling for pole position
Publication Article 12 November 2004
Brown stakes claim to leadership
News Article 10 November 2004
The chancellor has reopened speculation about the Labour leadership by signalling he still intends to become prime minister.
Brown attacked over borrowing
Press Review 29 October 2004
Two leading economists have attacked the chancellor over his economic calculations.
Short calls on Brown to 'make his move'
News Article 15 October 2004
Clare Short has launched a fresh assault on the prime minister and called on Gordon Brown to "make his move" for the leadership.
Labour left would oppose Brown
Press Review 23 September 2004
A left-wing Labour MP has said he would stand against Gordon Brown in a future leadership contest.
Cards could still fall against the Chancellor
Publication Article 21 September 2004
Brown's mother dies
Press Review 20 September 2004
Chancellor Gordon Brown's mother died yesterday at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
EU to blame for weak economies, says Brown
Press Review 10 September 2004
Slow growth in Europe is jeopardising the global economy, according to Gordon Brown.
Brown a 'towering figure' says Milburn
News Article 9 September 2004
Alan Milburn has denied that his return to government amounts to a calculated snub to the chancellor.
Brown hands over Churchill's budget box
Press Review 8 September 2004
Gordon Brown handed over an historic red Budget box once used by Sir Winston Churchill, to form an exhibit in a new museum to commemorate the wartime prime minister.
Relations sour between Blunkett and Brown
News Article 1 July 2004
Relations between David Blunkett and the chancellor are said to be in the "deep freeze" following clashes over the looming spending review.
Blunkett urges Brown to calm ambitions
Press Review 1 July 2004
David Blunkett has told Gordon Brown that he should not take succession to the Labour leadership for granted.
Brown breaks longevity record
News Article 15 June 2004
Gordon Brown has become the longest serving chancellor since 1823.
Brown breaks modern Treasury record
Press Review 15 June 2004
Gordon Brown has today become the longest serving chancellor since 1823.
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