James Macintyre | Gordon Brown: power with purpose
Sun 26 Apr 2026 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Polls regularly suggest that Gordon Brown is the most popular living former Prime Minister, and he continues to wield significant influence. Yet his short time in Number 10 ended in bitterness and election defeat. Journalist and author James Macintyre’s fascinating new biography of Gordon Brown provides a compelling portrait of a true political giant, and reveals the private man behind the public figure: his family life, his faith and what still motivates him.
Venue: Palmerston Room
Duration: 1 hour
Tickets available soon.
Please note: A £2 transaction fee will be added to your basket at the checkout. The £2 fee stays the same regardless of the number of tickets or events you are booking.
Author Biography
James Macintyre is a British journalist and author. He was senior producer of BBC1’s Question Time, political correspondent for the Independent and New Statesman – where he covered Brown’s premiership close up – and politics editor of Prospect magazine. He is co-author of Ed: The Milibands and the Making of a Labour Leader, and has written for a range of publications including the New York Times, Guardian and Mail on Sunday. He has appeared on Sky News, BBC News and LBC.
