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Originally Posted by Gogogo
I suppose because Budgets are concerned with the nation's revenue and taxation Chancellors of the Exchequer will always be regarded with a certain amount of unpopularity. Gordon Brown as Chancellor has broken a record he is now the second longest occupant of the post overtaking David Lloyd George's record of 7 years. Only William Gladstone (19th century) has survived longer for 12 years.
I've read some comments in this forum a number of which border on the extreme, not unusual, and some comments could be seen as libellous. It is likely that public opinion in time may see Gordon Brown in a very different light than the members of this board have. I have not as yet had the time to study the Budget in detail and certainly issues will be clarified over the coming weeks as the Commons discusses the money bill. It has to be said though that Gordon Brown has performed his duties well, he has in fact been the pillar of the New Labour government, he is a symbol of stability and caution. I certainly hope that if the New Labour government is returned in the coming general election he will continue in his post.
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Which comments are supposed to be libellous then?