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Whitelaw

/ ˈwaɪtˌlɔː /

noun

  1. William ( Stephen Ian ), 1st Viscount Whitelaw of Penrith. 1918–99, British Conservative politician; Home Secretary (1979–83); leader of the House of Lords (1983–88)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Among those mentored by Church during her time in Bradford was The Omen actress Billie Whitelaw.

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"We're feeding quite a lot — about 10,000 people a week," said Holly Whitelaw, the founder of Gleaning Cornwall.

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Yet, Whitelaw notes, it's far from enough: "Big funding is needed to really do this properly. The need is increasing."

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In her witness statement, read to the inquiry by Francesca Whitelaw KC, Dame Sally said she had been concerned "about the disposal by the foreign agents of any residual nerve agent".

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Questioning Mr Bailey on his recollection of events, counsel to the inquiry Francesca Whitelaw said: “It is fair to say the poisoning had a very significant mental and physical impact on you?”

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