Tributes have poured in from across the twittersphere to Gordon Brown following his sudden announcement last night that he would resign as Labour leader.
Tributes have poured in from across the twittersphere to Gordon Brown following his announcement last night that he would resign as Labour leader, and the mounting realisation this afternoon that, as of tonight, he will no longer be our prime minister.
Here are some of the best:
@samgoodby: In other news, economic growth figures are revised up from 0.2% to 0.5%. #thankyougordon for securing the recovery.
@Bexleyheath: #thankyougordon for 10 years of economic growth and saving the economy in the recession
@Emmadas: #thankyougordon for protecting the vulnerable & the undervalued. You will be forever remembered as our best PM and chancellor.Labour forever
@lukedolan: #thankyougordon and the labour party for making it a fairer country!
@gallifreygrace: #thankyougordon for everything you have done for the country. i will be sad to see you go.
@Sean_Lab: “This Labour party – best when we are boldest, best when we are united, best when we are Labour.” #thankyougordon
@labourmatters: #thankyougordon for sure start, tax credits, minimum wage, the ban on cluster bombs, record NHS and education spending, & saving the economy
@UKLabourParty: #thankyougordon You are a remarkable man who has put the country’s best interests before your own. Lib-Lab #ukelection
@katenorgrove: #thankyougordon for your record on international development
@cjmckeon: My take on Mr Brown’s announcement: An Honourable Man Who Did The Honourable Thing http://bit.ly/aqe3us #thankyougordon
@BevaniteEllie: #thankyougordon for not flinching in the face of economic meltown,but instead leading us through with courage.
You can pay your own tribute to Gordon in the comments below or by using the hashtag #thankyougordon.
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88 Responses to “Thank you, Gordon”
Laura Scobie
Best of luck Gordon. I have always been a Labour supporter and I just want to say thank you to you and your government. It’s because of the funding and support you have provided I was able to follow my dream of going to university. I haven’t always agreed with everything Labour have (or haven’t) done but when you are passionate about politics you take the rough with the smooth. I am a socialist at heart, and believe that you are too. My parents and I will be sorry to see you go as you had our support whole-heartedly. Hold your head up high. Be proud of your achievements. Best wishes to you, Sarah and your adorable little boys. Much love xx
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Lady J
Liz, I agree with you. Shame on the British media. Especially the BBC which we pay for. I dont know why Labour MPs, activists and commentators appeared on TV, radio or newspaper interviews without challenging media bias. Mind you, most Labour MPs attend to destroy Gordon Brown. So whilst we say, shame on the media, we must say shame on the Labour Party traitors. You know who you are.
Abigail
Thank you Gordon, for your dedication to the UK and fighting for fairness and equality. We’ll miss you.
Abigail
Yes! I just commented by I have to agree with Lady J and Liz. The distinct lack of party loyalty was particularly shameful.