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The British economy of the future must be built not on the shifting sands of boom and bust, but on the bedrock of prudent and wise economic management for the long term. It is only these firm foundations that we can raise Britain's underlying economic performance.

From Gordon Brown

The way forward is for governments to consciously pursue monetary and fiscal stability through setting clear objectives, establishing proper rules, and requiring openness and transparency - the new rules of the game.

From Gordon Brown

In a global marketplace with its increased insecurities and - indeed often - volatility and instability, national economic stability is at a premium, the precondition for all we can achieve, and no nation can secure the high levels of sustainable investment it needs without both monetary and fiscal stability together.

From Gordon Brown

The motto of the old order in the City of London was, 'My word is my bond,' but the financial crisis revealed a culture quite alien to that heritage. The stewards of people's money were revealed to have been speculators with it.

From Gordon Brown

I am not going to the House of Lords. Never. That's not who I am. That's not where I am.

From Gordon Brown

I want to do something for Kirkcaldy and Fife. I am a full-time MP, not a businessman.

From Gordon Brown

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.

From Gordon Brown

You have to live in the future, not the past.

From Gordon Brown

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.

From Gordon Brown

Higher energy prices are requiring industry and commerce to examine the costs and efficiency of energy use.

From Gordon Brown

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