Mowlam

British

/ ˈməʊlæm /

noun

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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Talking about the days leading up to the agreement, Monica McWilliams said Dr Mowlam put her "heart and soul into making those last nights work".

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 then Northern Ireland Secretary Mo Mowlam met Sinn Féin leaders who expressed their view that prisoners should be released quickly as part of any agreement and be free to stand for election.

From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2021

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

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

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