Gordon Brown MP

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1. Where was Gordon Brown born? Leith, Edinburgh John O' Groats Harris, Shetland Isles Govan, Glasgow

2. On what date was Gordon Brown born? 27 April 1954 7 May 1953 20 February 1951 14 December 1952

3. What was the occupation of Brown's father? Shepherd Church of Scotland Minister Schoolmaster Thatcher

4. What happened to Brown while at University, causing the loss of one eye? A firework went off his face Cancer of the eye An accident while playing rugby Untreated diabetes

5. What degree did Brown achieve at Edinburgh University? Politics 2:1 He never graduated due to eye problem Biology 2:2 History - 1st class honours

6. Brown first stood for Parliament in 1979. His main opponent was a notable Tory politician. Who? William Whitelaw Douglas Hague Michael Ancram Alex Salmond

7. In the 1983 General Election, Brown entered Parliament as member for which constituency? Glasgow Govan Edinburgh South Dunfermline East Stirling

8. After the sudden death of Labour Leader John Smith, Brown stood as a candidate but lost to Tony Blair. True False

9. At what 'trendy' restaurant did Blair and Brown allegedly strike a deal over the eventual succession to Blair? The Ivy Granita Claridge's 15

10. What is Gordon Brown's wife's name? Marjorie Susannah Ffion Sarah