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	Brown first thought of himself as being 'Labour' and his sense of social injustice was roused when he accompanied his father on visits around ] seeing the pain of unemployment and the misery of poverty and squalor as the mining and textile industries collapsed. Growing up he discovered ], ], ] and other socialist texts which inspired him. He also found inspiration in ] in poetry, ] in drama, ] in literature and the socialist leader ] in Scottish history. These, he argues, fuelled his passion and activism, reinforcing his own political experience. For Brown the ethical basis of British socialism has several themes: the view that individuals are not primarily self-centered but are co-operative, that people are more likely to thrive in communities in which they play a full role and that people have talents and potential that the free market will not allow them to fully realise. In addition, one of the most enduring of Brown's themes is the commitment to equality.<nowiki><ref>Gordon Brown (1995) The aim of the rose, The Independent on Sunday, 18 June</ref><ref>Brown, Gordon (ed.); Wright, Tony (ed.) (1995). Values, Visions and Voices: An Anthology of Socialism.</ref></nowiki>		Brown first thought of himself as being 'Labour' and his sense of social injustice was roused when he accompanied his father on visits around ] seeing the pain of unemployment and the misery of poverty and squalor as the mining and textile industries collapsed. Growing up he discovered ], ], ] and other socialist texts which inspired him. He also found inspiration in ] in poetry, ] in drama, ] in literature and the socialist leader ] in Scottish history. These, he argues, fuelled his passion and activism, reinforcing his own political experience. For Brown the ethical basis of British socialism has several themes: the view that individuals are not primarily self-centered but are co-operative, that people are more likely to thrive in communities in which they play a full role and that people have talents and potential that the free market will not allow them to fully realise. In addition, one of the most enduring of Brown's themes is the commitment to equality.<nowiki><ref>Gordon Brown (1995) The aim of the rose, The Independent on Sunday, 18 June</ref><ref>Brown, Gordon (ed.); Wright, Tony (ed.) (1995). Values, Visions and Voices: An Anthology of Socialism.</ref></nowiki>

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2010 Election

This section seems to imply the UK had a coalition government in 1974, which is not true. Hung parliament yes but not a coalition. 78.105.158.36 (talk) 23:45, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

Well spotted. The article clearly says "full coalition", which removes any doubt about the meaning of the statement. The post-1974 parliament had a series of pacts and agreements, but no full coalition government. -- Hazhk 00:14, 14 January 2013 (UTC)

Scottish Independence

He has commented on Scottish Independence but I find no mention of this in the article. I think some research should be done on this issue. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Roryfyfesmith (talk • contribs) 12:30, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

I think its probably time to add a section on this, what with the imminence of the referendum and Brown's high profile role. Retroplum (talk) 12:43, 17 September 2014 (UTC)

Mr Brown is now 63

Gordon Brown has turned 63 yesterday. The page should be updated to reflect this.--71.79.43.204 (talk) 08:28, 21 February 2014 (UTC)

Removed section

I've removed this section as it seemed very promotional in tone and not well-sourced. Can it be rewritten and better sourced? If so I wouldn't be against restoring an amended version to the text. As it stood, it is no good. --John (talk) 17:20, 10 September 2014 (UTC)

I've taken it out again pending an agreement here about how to improve it. --John (talk) 17:40, 11 September 2014 (UTC)

Socialism

Brown first thought of himself as being 'Labour' and his sense of social injustice was roused when he accompanied his father on visits around Kirkcaldy seeing the pain of unemployment and the misery of poverty and squalor as the mining and textile industries collapsed. Growing up he discovered Tawney, Tressell, Cole and other socialist texts which inspired him. He also found inspiration in Blake in poetry, Potter in drama, Lawrence in literature and the socialist leader James Maxton in Scottish history. These, he argues, fuelled his passion and activism, reinforcing his own political experience. For Brown the ethical basis of British socialism has several themes: the view that individuals are not primarily self-centered but are co-operative, that people are more likely to thrive in communities in which they play a full role and that people have talents and potential that the free market will not allow them to fully realise. In addition, one of the most enduring of Brown's themes is the commitment to equality.<ref>Gordon Brown (1995) The aim of the rose, The Independent on Sunday, 18 June</ref><ref>Brown, Gordon (ed.); Wright, Tony (ed.) (1995). Values, Visions and Voices: An Anthology of Socialism.</ref>

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