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UK Prime Minister names former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as special envoy on global finance

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as his special envoy on global finance, tasking him with advising on how international financial cooperation can strengthen national security and resilience.

May 09, 2026

Sarah Young/Reuters

UK Prime Minister names former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as special envoy on global finance

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives at a polling station to vote during local elections in London, Britain, May 7, 2026.

Hannah McKay/Reuters

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has named former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as his special envoy on global finance, a statement on Saturday from Starmer's office said.


"The PM has committed to boosting the country’s security and resilience. In this role, Gordon Brown will advise on how global finance cooperation can help to achieve this," the statement said.

-Sarah Young/Reuters

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