Former Member of Parliament
Mr Gordon Brown
Labour MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath
At a glanceMr Gordon Brown was a Labour MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath.
Early day motions
| 24 Nov 1993 | BANKS AND BANKING (S.I., 1993, No. 1933) | 21 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service · Cabinet Office 28 Jun 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Chancellor of the Exchequer · HM Treasury 2 May 1997 – 28 Jun 2007
Opposition posts
- Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer · HM Treasury 10 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
- Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 1 Jan 1989 – 9 Apr 1992
- Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 12 Jun 1987 – 1 Jan 1989
- Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 1 Jun 1985 – 1 Jun 1987
Other posts
- Leader of the Labour Party 24 Jun 2007 – 6 May 2010
Previous seats
- Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath · Elected 2 times 5 May 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
- Dunfermline East · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
- Dunfermline East · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Edinburgh South 3 May 1979
Party affiliation
- Labour 9 Jun 1983 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Gordon Brown, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Gordon Brown?
Mr Gordon Brown was a Member of Parliament who represented Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath in the House of Commons. See Mr Gordon Brown's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Gordon Brown represent?
Mr Gordon Brown sat as Labour. See Mr Gordon Brown's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Gordon Brown represent?
Mr Gordon Brown was the Member of Parliament for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath. See Mr Gordon Brown's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Gordon Brown?
Mr Gordon Brown has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Gordon Brown's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.