Briggs
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The SNP's Clare Adamson, Labour's Claire Baker and Tory Miles Briggs are understood to be in the running for the deputy role, which comes with a £114,297 salary.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Mr. Briggs formerly served as U.S. ambassador to Panama, Honduras and Portugal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Air Force veteran Dana Briggs, 71, joined protesters in September outside an ICE facility in Broadview, Ill. A confrontation with agents ended with the arrest of Briggs and 11 others for assault.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
At the end of 2025, former set-piece coach Aaron Briggs left the club.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
He grinned when this comment sent Briggs into a new wave of laughter.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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