During his decade-long stint as chancellor of the exchequer, Gordon Brown relished one achievement above all others. That was his record in delivering economic stability, not just by keeping inflation down but also by maintaining growth. Towards the end of his time at the Treasury, Mr Brown even asserted that Britain was enjoying its longest period of sustained growth for centuries. The historical figures had to be tortured to buttress this claim, but the prime minister remains inordinately proud of his success as chancellor. He told mps on January 23rd that Britain's economic stability was acknowledged around the world.
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