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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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Her step-daughter Henrietta Norton said Mowlam would want her legacy to be defined by "giving opportunities to young people and making the future a better place".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 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

When Mo Mowlam stepped into Northern Ireland politics in 1997, she brought with her an unconventional, straight-talking approach to doing business.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2020

Files from March 1997, when Ms Mowlam was shadow Northern Ireland secretary, reveal that Irish government officials were not impressed by her animated approach.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2020

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