I believe that our vote is both a public duty and a sacred trust. Gordon Brown dutypublicsacred Change image and share on social
I once wrote a book on courage and what made people courageous. I found it was a strength of belief matched by a strength of willpower. Gordon Brown beliefbookcourage Change image and 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
When something really matters, you should never give up or give in. Gordon Brown givematter 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
Foreign policy can no longer be the province of just a few elites. Gordon Brown eliteforeignlong Change image and share on social
When I lost the sight of my eye and faced the prospect of going blind, my sight was saved by the NHS. Gordon Brown blindeyeface Change image and share on social
Take, therefore, what modern technology is capable of: the power of our moral sense allied to the power of communications and our ability to organize internationally. That, in my view, gives us the first opportunity as a community to fundamentally change the world. Gordon Brown abilityallycapable share on social
We need quantitative assessments of the success of education. We need certification and qualifications both for teachers and for pupils. It is not a choice between quantity and quality, between access and excellence. Both of these will happen together if people really do believe in the importance of education to change lives. Gordon Brown accessassessmentcertification share on social
The NHS cannot be privatised if that's not the will of the Scottish people, and the Scottish health service will have the funding that's necessary if that's also the will of the Scottish people. Gordon Brown fundhealthpeople Change image and share on social