Gordon Brown
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Gordon Brown was the Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010.
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Brown previously served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1997 to 2007, overseeing economic policy and public spending.
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Brown was Prime Minister during the global 2008 financial crisis. He implemmented ways to stabilise this crisis by bailing out the banks.
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He was somewhat overshadowed by Tony Blair, in that he was not exactly as influential or remerable. However he did some good such as promoting international cooperation.
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Brown's government continued investment in public services, including health and education. The Equality Act 2010 was another notable achievement during his time as Prime Minister.
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His time as Prime Minister is often attributed to the financial crisis, which can be seen to overshadow his achievements.