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Mowlam

British  
/ ˈməʊlæm /

noun

  1. Mo, full name Marjorie Mowlam. 1949–2005, British Labour politician; secretary of state for Northern Ireland (1997–99) and minister for the cabinet office (1999–2001)

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Dr Mowlam and Mr Blair were also at odds in 1998 over her desire to consider reform of Northern Ireland's law on abortion.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023

He presented Patrick Kielty Almost Live on BBC One from 1999 until 2003, which welcomed guests including former Northern Ireland Secretary, Mo Mowlam and music group, The Corrs.

From BBC • May 8, 2023

The late Mo Mowlam, who took on the role of Northern Ireland secretary of state at a crucial time in the peace process, had an unconventional approach.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2023

Jan. 9, 1998 - Britain's Northern Ireland Secretary Mo Mowlam visits the Maze Prison to meet UDA prisoners in an attempt to change their recent decision to end their support for the peace process.

From Reuters • Apr. 3, 2023

The state papers record that during the previous year, in July 1997, there was a stormy meeting between Mo Mowlam and the Orange Order at Stormont Castle.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2021