When did Gordon Brown leave office?

When did Gordon Brown leave office?

James Gordon Brown HonFRSE (born 20 February 1951) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 to 2010. He served as Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Blair government from 1997 to 2007.

Who was in government in 2010?

Shortly after midnight on 12 May 2010, the Liberal Democrats emerged from a meeting of their Parliamentary party and Federal Executive to announce that the coalition deal had been “approved overwhelmingly”, meaning that David Cameron would lead a coalition government of Conservatives and Liberal Democrats.

What was David Cameron’s majority?

Between them, the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats controlled 363 seats in the House of Commons, with a majority of 76 seats. After the 2015 general election, Cameron was re-elected as Prime Minister, but this time at the head of a Conservative majority government with a parliamentary majority of 12 seats.

Who won the UK election in 2010?

The Conservatives, led by David Cameron, won the most votes and seats, but still fell 20 seats short. This resulted in a hung parliament where no party was able to command a majority in the House of Commons.

Who won in 2010?

The 2010 United States elections were held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, in the middle of Democratic President Barack Obama’s first term. Republicans ended unified Democratic control of Congress and the presidency by winning a majority in the House of Representatives.

What was Tory majority in 2015?

Opinion polls were eventually proven to have underestimated the Conservative vote as the party, having governed in coalition with the Liberal Democrats since 2010, won 330 seats and 36.9% of the vote share, giving them a small overall majority of 12 seats and their first outright win for 23 years.

Who was in power UK 2008?

In July 2008 the Labour government under Gordon Brown approved the treaty. Initially, during the first four months of his premiership, Brown enjoyed a solid lead in the polls.

Who were the last 5 prime ministers?

20th & 21st centuries

• The Rt Hon Theresa May MP. 2016 to 2019.
• The Rt Hon David Cameron. Conservative 2010 to 2016.
• The Rt Hon Gordon Brown. Labour 2007 to 2010.
• The Rt Hon Tony Blair. Labour 1997 to 2007.
• The Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH. Conservative 1990 to 1997.
• Baroness Margaret Thatcher.
• James Callaghan.
• Harold Wilson.

Who is Canada PM?

Justin TrudeauSince 2015

What is salary of Narendra Modi?

The Prime Minister of India will be drawing a monthly salary of Rs. 1.6 lakh. His basic salary will be Rs 50,000, with a sumptuary allowance of Rs. 3,000, a daily allowance of Rs.