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“The place of cycling in our society is set to grow, and I am committed to doing everything possible to encourage that.”

Quote by Gordon Brown

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Gordon Brown served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010. He was the Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1997 to 2007 and a key figure in the Labour government. Born on February 20, 1951, and deceased on March 19, 2010, Brown was a significant political figure in the UK. more

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