What happened in the UK in 2009?
27 April – 2009 swine flu pandemic: the human pandemic H1N1/09 virus originating in Mexico spreads to the UK, with 2 cases confirmed in Scotland. Three cases of swine flu are confirmed in England. One adult is diagnosed in Redditch, another in South London, whilst a 12-year-old girl is diagnosed in Torbay.
Who was in UK government in 2009?
| Brown ministry | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Gordon Brown |
| Prime Minister’s history | 2007–2010 |
| First Secretary | Lord Mandelson (2009–2010) |
| Member party | Labour Party |
Who was prime minister in December 2009?
Gordon Brown
| The Right Honourable Gordon Brown HonFRSE | |
|---|---|
| First Secretary | The Lord Mandelson (2009–2010) |
| Preceded by | Tony Blair |
| Succeeded by | David Cameron |
| Leader of the Labour Party |
What happen in 2009?
23 28 Mar 2009: The first case of H1N1 swine flu in the U.S. was found in California. 24 6 Apr 2009: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake killed hundreds in Italy. 25 7 Apr 2009: The former Peruvian President was sentenced to 25 years of imprisonment. 32 11 Jun 2009: H1N1 flu was declared a global pandemic.
What were the major news stories of 2009?
Nursery worker, 22, stabbed friend in the nose in ‘murderous attack’
Was there an election in 2009?
2009 United States elections were held on Tuesday, November 3. Although the number of elections was relatively small considering it was an off-year election, Republicans dominated. Winning all statewide races including a senate race in Massachusetts, one of the most solidly Democratic states in the nation.
What government was in power in 2008 UK?
In July 2008 the Labour government under Gordon Brown approved the treaty.
Who is Gordon Brown married to?
Sarah Jane Brownm. 2000
Gordon Brown/Spouse
Was George Brown a prime minister?
George Brown, Baron George-Brown
| The Right Honourable The Lord George-Brown PC | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Harold Wilson |
| Preceded by | Rab Butler (1963) |
| Succeeded by | Michael Stewart |
| Secretary of State for Economic Affairs |
What was the major political event in 2009?
MPs’ expenses, an economy in crisis, war in Afghanistan and a looming general election have dominated the political world in 2009. Here we look at the 10 major events of the year in which Parliament was plunged into crisis. 1.
Who was the Prime Minister of the UK in 2009?
On the same day, Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, appoints former banker Mervyn Davies as the new Trade and Investment Minister.
What was the strike in the UK in 2009?
2009 Lindsey Oil Refinery strikes – Workers at around a dozen energy sites across the UK walk out in support of the workers at the Lindsey refinery, who walked out two days ago over the hiring of foreign workers. A British soldier from 1st Battalion The Rifles, later named as Corporal Daniel Nield, is killed in a firefight in Southern Afghanistan.
What was the most read news story in 2009?
The most-read stories of 2009. Terminally ill reality TV star Jade Goody, who had cervical cancer, married her fiance Jack Tweed in Essex. She died, aged 27, a month later. Conservative leader David Cameron’s “beautiful” six-year-old son Ivan, who had cerebral palsy and epilepsy, died at a hospital in London.