Is Gordon Brown benefiting from the doom and gloom in the UK?
Many of the financial newspapers have been running stories about the impact upon the popularity of Gordon Brown during this doom and gloom situation in the UK. A number of papers have gone as far as to suggest that Gordon Brown has a look of "joy" on his face when delivering some of the worst news ever to have been heard regarding the UK economy.
Many people believe that the main problem for Gordon Brown in his attempts to rekindle his popularity is his inability to communicate with the public and look at ease. Many of his interviews have shown various sides to Gordon Brown's personality and there have been many rumours in the press about his stability and his ability to run the country. The bottom line is, he has benefitted in the polls as a safe pair of hands in these troubled times so in some ways the press comment is correct.
However, it is more his experience from the Treasury which has set him in good stead compared to some of the younger political leaders on the scene who have limited experience in their own right.
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