A woman said to me, 'You're better than your successor.' She then said she's lived under 10 prime ministers, and each was worse than the last. That put me in my place. Gordon Brown badlyliveminister Change image and share on social
If our economies are to flourish, if global poverty is to be banished, and if the wellbeing of the world's people enhanced - not just in this generation but in succeeding generations - we must make sure we take care of the natural environment and resources on which our economic activity depends. Gordon Brown activitybanishcare share on social
I don't see politics as one or two people just making or delivering announcements - it's also about winning public support and the public enthusiasm. You've got to win public support. Gordon Brown announcementdeliverenthusiasm Change image and share on social
We must understand that the British public's relationship with Europe is - and always has been, the sporting arena aside - about the benefits we can achieve in jobs, security, and quality of life from membership and how these benefits outweigh any disadvantages. Gordon Brown achievearenabenefit share on social
The Britain I know is the Britain of Jo Cox. The Britain where people are tolerant and not prejudiced, and where people hate hate. Gordon Brown britaincoxhate Change image and share on social
Britain can be proud of its response to the tsunami appeal. Gordon Brown appealbritainproud Change image and share on social
Our ability to connect as a nation with other nations around the world is enhanced dramatically by the Internet. Gordon Brown abilityconnectdramatically Change image and share on social
Every country is going to have to face up to globalisation, but Scotland has got a unique capacity because of its history as part of a multinational state to help us deal with that problem. Gordon Brown capacitycountrydeal Change image and share on social
Other prime ministers leave office and stay in London. I have come back with my whole family to Fife. This is where they are being brought up. It is better for them and better for me. It's great to see more of the kids. Gordon Brown backbringfamily share on social
I think fathers, mothers, grandfathers, grandmothers - we should look at what young people are saying to us. Gordon Brown fathergrandfathergrandmother Change image and share on social