Jack Straw's balancing act
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New home secretary of the UK, Jack Straw, had attempted to question Michael Howard's firing of prison director Derek Lewis, but it remained for former junior minister Ann Widdecombe to bring the firing to public attention. Straw, for his part, has won support for his anti-crime policies.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Jack Straw
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The new British foreign secretary is Jack Straw. His political career is examined in detail, as are his views on a range of issues, including British relations with the European Union.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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