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Sir Alan hired by Gordon Brown
Tom White
5th June 2009
April 2007: Gordon Brown offers ‘new seriousness’ and an end of celebrity culture in politics June 2009: Gordon Brown appoints Alan Sugar as ‘enterprise czar’
What do you make of it all?! Multimillionaire businessman Sir Alan Sugar has been made ‘enterprise czar’ in Gordon Brown’s cabinet reshuffle. According to the BBC, Sir Alan is set to be nominated for a seat in the House of Lords in order for him to join the government. Having made his fortune through television set-top box maker Amstrad, his profile has rocketed through his starring role in BBC’s The Apprentice.
Expect to read more on the blog about his performance in this new role!