“Don’t be afraid to say that poverty is not just a material issue but a moral issue.” First ex-Prime Minister to speak at Greenbelt Festival yesterday with powerful words from Gordon Brown #LetsEndPoverty #GB50

I am delighted to have co-authored a new book with Mohamed A. El-Erian, Michael Spence and Reid Lidow.

Its our plan to fix our fractured world.

You can pre-order a copy here: simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Permacri…

Do you feel like we’re in a permacrisis? Chances are you feel some anxiety about the state of the world.
There is a way out.
Gordon Brown, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Michael Spence & Reid Lidow plot a radical path to fix our fractured world in #PERMACRISIS . Out 28/09/2023 simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Permacri…

On the 2 year anniversary of de facto authorities takeover of #Afghanistan , Education Cannot Wait has launched a compelling global campaign to lift #AfghanGirlsVoices globally.

You can Read their resilient, powerful testimonies here: bit.ly/3YwDfXb
United Nations #LetAfghanGirlsLearn

Young Afghan Girls’ Call from the Heart to Claim their Right to Education✨

2️⃣years after de facto authorities took power in🇦🇫, Education Cannot Wait launches compelling campaign to raise #AfghanGirlsVoices globally!

Read PR👉bit.ly/3YwDfXb
United Nations #LetAfghanGirlsLearn United NationsICEFAfg

“They can close down schools girls go to, but they can’t close down their minds. The🌎must now step up efforts in support of courageous Afghan women & girls, & say w/one voice that the world stands with them in their hour of greatest need.'~Gordon Brown

United Nations #AfghanGirlsVoices

As part of the 2023 @outwithfestivalI, I am delighted to be joining Arabella Weir 💙 on Thursday 7th of September at 6pm at the Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries.

All are welcome and tickets can be obtained here:

eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-outwith-…

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So sorry to hear of the death of Ann Clwyd, a great campaigner who will be long remembered as a champion of some of the best of causes.

A terrible and shocking loss of young lives in Norway 12 years ago - thoughts with their families and friends who will be remembering them all as they do every day.

Congratulations to Keir Mather MP as the new Labour MP for Selby and Ainsty - he arrives at the House of Commons with a big challenge to deliver for his constituency and to play a part in creating a fresh start for Britain. The Labour Party

My article about the implications of Spain's election for all of Europe as my friend Pedro Sánchez stands up. to the far right there.
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I would like to congratulate my friend Jens Stoltenberg who I met yesterday on his leadership of NATO and on the welcome news of his reappointment.

I met Craig Brown many times and like millions of Scots I was proud to watch his Scotland team start the 1998 World Cup Finals against Brazil in Paris. Not only will his football achievements be long remembered but also his generosity, humour and commitment to public service.

I strongly condemn the appalling attack on a Ugandan school yesterday evening. Every child has a right to a safe education and we must do everything we can to ensure that schools are safe places of learning. My thoughts are with all those affected by this terrible act.