Podcasts Archive 2007

On this page you'll find an archive of exclusive features and interviews from 4 July 2007 to 19 December 2007.

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PM's December Press Conference - opening remarks

19 December 2007

Gordon Brown and Chancellor Alistair Darling at a Downing STreet press conference, 19 December 2007; Crown copyright The United Kingdom is in a strong position to manage the financial uncertainty caused by the credit crunch, the PM has said.

Speaking to journalists during his monthly press conference, the PM said that a combination of sound fundamentals and low inflation would help the UK "weather the global financial storm".

PM's tribute to the BBC World Service

19 December 2007

Gordon Brown smiling. Image copyright: Reuters The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the BBC World Service as it celebrates its 75th birthday today.

Statement on the EU Council

17 December 2007

The Prime Minister has identified economic reform, climate change and security in Kosovo, Iran and Burma as the key challenges for the European Union in a statement to Parliament.

Statement on the role of British troops in Afghanistan

12 December 2007

British ground crew personnel refuel an Army Air Corp Apache helicopter in Afghanistan. Images copyright: Reuters Gordon Brown has explained the ongoing role of British troops in Afghanistan in a statement to Parliament.

PMQs 12 December 2007

PM in Parliament on 12 December 2007 Gordon Brown answered questions on police pay, Kosovo and Afghanistan at today's PMQs. Post Office closures, the economy and Iraq were also on the agenda today.

PMQs 5 December 2007

Gordon Brown at PMQs on 5 December 2007 Defence, political funding and health were on the agenda at today's PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on climate change, Northern Rock and housing.

PMQs 28 November 2007

Gordon Brown at PMQs on 28 November 2007 The armed forces, education, alcohol and capital gains tax were on the agenda at today's PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on apprenticeships and climate change.

Britain one of "great global leaders" - PM

26 November 2007

The PM Gordon Brown; image copyright: Reuters In a speech to the Confederation of British Industry in London, Mr Brown said that it was imperative to equip people with the skills and education they need to play a role in a changing economy. The PM stressed the importance of the Government's plans to expand apprenticeships and increase the education leaving age from 16 to 18.

PMQs 21 November 2007

Gordon Brown in Parliament HM Revenue & Customs, the environment and education were on the agenda at today's PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on Terrorism, Gaza and Post office closures.

Prime Minister calls for global action on climate change

19 November 2007

An oil refinery; image copyright: Reuters Gordon Brown has called for "vision and determination" from world leaders to rise to the challenge of climate change.

PMQs 14 November 2007

Gordon Brown at Prime Minister's Questions, 14 November 2007 Education, the 2014 Commonwealth games and Migrant workers were on the agenda at today's PMQs. The Prime Minister also took questions on Gaza, food prices and Northern Rock.

Queen's Speech 2007

6 November 2007

The Queen during the State Opening of Parliament The Government has set out its programme for reform in the first Queen's Speech of Gordon Brown's premiership.

PM sets out education vision

31 October 2007

The Prime Minister speaking at Greenwich University Gordon Brown has pledged to help Britain achieve a "world class" education system where young people from every background can prosper.

The Prime Minister's Speech on Liberty

25 October 2007

The Houses of Parliament; Crown copyright In a speech on liberty at the University of Westminster, the PM said that the discussion would focus on how to "entrench and enhance" individual freedoms while also detailng the responsibilities "that flow from British citizenship".

PMQs 24 October 2007

Prime Ministers Questions, 24 Oct 2007 Schools, climate change and the NHS were on the agenda at today's PMQs. The Prime Minister also took questions on foot and mouth, unemployment and Iran.

PMQs 17 October 2007

The Prime Minister taking questions in Parliament on 17 October 2007 The NHS, EU Treaty and the Armed Forces were on the agenda at today's PMQs. The Prime Minister also took questions on obesity, Farepak and Burma.

PMQs 10 October 2007

The Prime Minister at PMQs The EU, Inheritance tax, Burma and flood defences were on the agenda at today's PMQs.

The Prime Minister also took questions on the Royal Mail strike, the NHS and affordable housing.

PM pledges 'new type of politics'

3 September 2007

Gordon Brown speaking at the National Council of Voluntary Organisations in London The Prime Minister has promised "a new type of politics" in an announcement of plans to broaden consultation in government decisions.

In a speech to the National Council of Voluntary Organisations in London, Gordon Brown said that with the new political season starting this autumn, it could no longer be "business as usual".

Unveiling Mandela's statue

31 August 2007

Gordon Brown speaking at the National Council of Voluntary Organisations in London The Prime Minister has unveiled a statue of Nelson Mandela in a ceremony in Parliament Square. In his speech, Mr Brown said it would act as a "beacon of hope" and showed the world that "no injustice can last forever".

PM pays tribute to the best

25 July 2007

The Prime Minister speaking at a lecturn Following the speech made by the Prime Minister on 24 July, on social action, participation and public service, find out more about the Government's Third Sector Review and the Prime Minister's latest book 'Everyday Heroes'.

PMQs 25 July 2007

The Houses of Parliament; Crown copyright Gordon Brown answered questions on flooding, Europe and Iraq in his weekly PMQs session.

PMQs 18 July 2007

Gordon Brown at PMQs 18 July 2007 The early release of prisoners, Darfur and drugs strategy were on the agenda at today's PMQs.

PMQs 11 July 2007

Gordon Brown at PMQs 11 July 2007 Security, the NHS and housing were on the agenda at today's PMQs. The Prime Minister also took questions on tax credits, pensions and energy.

PMQs 4 July 2007

Gordon Brown in his first Prime Minister's Questions, 4 July 2007 Security and terrorism were on the agenda at today's PMQs. The Prime Minister also took questions on Iraq, flood prevention and the NHS.

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